Japanese Empire - Heian Period
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Heian Period In 794 C.E., a new capital was built in Heian (present day – Kyoto). Heian culture has revealed the elegant writing of poems, meticulous preparation of clothes and art of calligraphy.
What is Calligraphy???
Calligraphy is the art of fine handwriting. The term calligraphy was derived from the greek word “kalligraphia”
A fine example of this aristocratic culture is the great novel, The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu or Lady Murusaki.
Towards the end of the Heian period, wars among Daimyo (feudal lords) created their own private army composed of warriors and samurai. A military tradition known as “Bushido” or “Code of Honor”. Loyalty, honor and
What is seppuku??? - it is their practice of honorable suicide. In the next slide, you will encounter new words… First is shogun and second is shogunate. Shogun – great general
After the fall of the Heian period, three shogunate ruled Japan. The three shogunate are Minamoto, Ashikaga and Tokugawa.
What is Calligraphy???
Calligraphy is the art of fine handwriting. The term calligraphy was derived from the greek word “kalligraphia”
A fine example of this aristocratic culture is the great novel, The Tale of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu or Lady Murusaki.
Towards the end of the Heian period, wars among Daimyo (feudal lords) created their own private army composed of warriors and samurai. A military tradition known as “Bushido” or “Code of Honor”. Loyalty, honor and
What is seppuku??? - it is their practice of honorable suicide. In the next slide, you will encounter new words… First is shogun and second is shogunate. Shogun – great general
After the fall of the Heian period, three shogunate ruled Japan. The three shogunate are Minamoto, Ashikaga and Tokugawa.
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