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| The court culture of the early Heigan period (A.D 794 - 1192) was virtually a copy of Chinese culture. In the mid-Heian period however, literature and art based on Japanese aesthetics began to bloom. This culture, which became increasingly refined, was centered on the imperial court and surrounding nobilities. Excellent skill of calligraphy and poetry was highly esteemed. Ability to write peotry and calligraphy was one of the most important artistic skills in the daily life of the nobility, not only indispensable for special poetry banquets, but also for the educated flair. Another feature of court culture was the appreciation of narrative stories represented by the "Tale of Genji". Transcription of these stories on finely deccorated paper lated became known as kohitsu (old script), and narrative picture tales in scroll formats as emaki. Stories and waka poetry also provided popular subjects for the designs of decorative art objects, reflecting the country aestheic sense. | 1/15/06 12:36 PM | Order |
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