The Heian period is considered the peak of the Japanese aesthetic tradition. Art, poetry, and literature permeated court life. As Dr. Segal points out, during the Heian period the Japanese moved away ...

He calls his art movement “superflat,” since it uses a “flat” aesthetic common across Japanese art styles and because mixing high and lowbrow art forms is different from class ...

Known as a masterpiece that elucidates Japanese aesthetics from the perspective of light and dark, his work continues to be read overseas as an excellent introduction to Japanese culture.

But a look back at Japanese history shows that men have used cosmetic products for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics in Japan.

Charli XCX, known for her avant-garde approach to music and visuals, has always managed to keep her fans talking, and her ...