“What’s The Silhouette All

About”A presentation on the influence of art in Japanese Fashion.

Nnekia Briggs

Part 1The Early Forms of Japanese Art

Jomon ArtJomon were some of the first settlers in Japan in . 11000 – c. 300 BC. These settlers spent a lot time

being nomads exploring the area. This is demonstrated in the early forms of art. They had a lot of sculptures and clay figures. These individuals were amazing at what they did. They were affected by so many forms of art including sculptures. (Dale

1992)

Part 2How were original art pieces displayed in fashion?

Early Japanese FashionEarly Japanese fashion was heavily influence by China. When China and Japan started trading,

Japan was introduced to Chinese style dresses and clothing. These Chinese styles were foundation for the Japanese to design their own clothing. This was

the start of something beautiful .

Part 3 How has the art scene developed in the past

years?

Contemporary Japanese ArtJapanese art is profoundly deep and rich in roots and is influencing

art across the globe. They are pioneers in contemporary art by using technology in their art, and demonstrating art at new heights.

They are taking from their roots in sculpture and are taking to another extreme with the use of fluid concepts.

Part 4How has the fashion scene developed in the past

years?

Modern Fashion Japan has started to incorporate western influence into their fashion. They are beginning to take what

they have learned from western civilization, and have really demonstrated their knowledge about

this culture.

Bibliography

Gluckman, Dale, Sharon Takeda, Monica Bethe, Hollis Goodall-Cristante, William B. Hauser, Kirihata Ken, Maruyama Nobuhiko, Nagasaki Iwao, and Robert T. Singer. When Art Became Fashion: Kosode in Edo-Period Japan. 1st ed. Vol. 1. New York: Weatherhill, 1992. Print.

Hayao, Ishimura, Maruyama Nobuhiko, and Yamanobe Tomoyuki. Robes of Elegance: Japanese Kimonos of the 16th-20th Centuries. North Carolina, 1988. Print.