Japanese society has been majorly influenced by China throughout history. This is visible in Japan’s religious art, technology, philosophy, and architecture. One of the largest influences of Chinese culture on Japan actually came through Korea. Buddhism was introduced to Japan in 552 by the gift of a Korean king to the Emperor. This gift consisted of a gilded bronze Buddha and sutras written in Chinese. From this gift and the Emperor’s subsequent conversion to Buddhism many changes came from the mainland.
There are many examples of Chinese influence on Japanese art, especially Buddhist art. One of the earliest is the Shaka Triad, pictured to the left, sculpted by Tori Busshi. The figures elongated heads and the gravity-defying execution of
There are many examples of Chinese influence on Japanese art, especially Buddhist art. One of the earliest is the Shaka Triad, pictured to the left, sculpted by Tori Busshi. The figures elongated heads and the gravity-defying execution of