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Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto

2013Returning Series14 Seasons240 Episodes5.0TMDB
NHK WORLD-JAPAN

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Season 1 · Episode 5

Japanese-style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty

Jun 6, 2013·28m

Japanese-style paintings are the embodiment of Kyoto aesthetics. Their delicate scenes are created using unique mineral pigments. Flower artist Rieko Morita emphasizes life in her work. She infuses it with the vitality she feels within the flowers. Modern artists, like her, are grounded in a history that stretches back 1,000 years to the dynastic paintings of the Heian Period. All kinds of schools with distinctive styles were born throughout the long history. The Kano School of painting was favored by samurai. The Rimpa School was characterized by decorativeness. The Maruyama School stressed realism. Various traditions give Kyoto paintings diversity and allure.

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When did Core Kyoto Season 1 Episode 5 air?

Core Kyoto Season 1 Episode 5 aired on June 6, 2013.

How long is Core Kyoto Season 1 Episode 5?

This episode runs for approximately 28 minutes.

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