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Japanese Art (Modern concepts)
Today, Japan has developed a more modern cultural aesthetic often associated with Shojo magna known as "kawaii," which can otherwise be described as "cute". Typically represented through cartoons and animation, kawaii has had a powerful cultural impact and is also a powerful agent for Japanese advertisement and consumption. The concept of "cuteness" that is currently displayed in kawaii has traditionally been revered in Japanese culture spanning back to the Edo period of art in the 15th century.

Consuming "To Have No Self": Kawaii Consumption in Japanese Women's Identity Work. 0098-9258

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Japanese Art (Article Lead)
Japanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media, from ancient pottery and sculpture to ink painting and calligraphy on silk and paper. It has a long history, ranging from the beginnings of human habitation in Japan during the Paleolithic period to the present-day country. Japanese art is typically categorized with the historical period it falls under, which is useful in tracking its evolution and techniques. There are 11 periods traditionally associated with Japanese art, beginning with the Jomon period (10,500-300BCE) and spanning to the Meiji Period (1868-1912). The Meiji Period, along with the introduction of Western ideology, began the movement towards "modernization" and "enlightenment" which has had a lasting impact on Japanese art.