Shinto Pottery In Japan

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Japan follow an acient believe called Shinto, sacred way or way of the god. Japan started in the Jomon Period. Many pottery were found during this time. Just like other culture it pottery was a common job for the females. Japan was known for having harmony with nature. For instant Haniwa Figure (300-710 CE), a warrior figure made of clay. They clay is use for the respect of nature materials. Buddhist art of Chinese and Korea arrived to Japan. No a surprise to find Buddha figure in japan. Japan also had many scroll painting like China. Their painting were closely related to nature. Japanese wrote with a brush and their familiarity with brush techniques has made them particularly sensitive to the values and aesthetics of painting.
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