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Art and Culture in Heian , Japan. “Dwellers Among the Clouds”. Emperor moved the capital to Heian in 794 Nobles followed—court created Court—Group of nobles who live near and advise a ruler Became great center of culture and learning Why the “dwellers among the clouds”?. Literature .
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“Dwellers Among the Clouds” • Emperor moved the capital to Heian in 794 • Nobles followed—court created • Court—Group of nobles who live near and advise a ruler • Became great center of culture and learning • Why the “dwellers among the clouds”?
Literature • Writing was very popular • Women wrote journals and diaries • Tale of Genji—World’s first full-length novel • Lady MurasakiShikibu • Poetry written by men and women
The Pillow Book • “When I first entered her majesty’s service I was indescribably shy…the first evening…when [the Empress] passed me some picture or a book to look at…I was all the time wondering if my hair was in order.” • Have you ever felt this nervous? What did you do? • Why do you think she is nervous?
Other Arts • Paintings, sculpture, calligraphy • Calligraphy—Decorative writing • Architecture and performing arts
Zen Buddhism • Lots of rituals in noble’s Buddhism • Zen Buddhism—Self-discipline and meditation • Adopted by warriors
Activity • Take out a sheet of paper. • Write about, or draw, a scene from your daily life. • Be prepared to share with the class.