The Jomon hunter-gatherer way of life, enriched and transformed by the making of Jomon pottery, didn't radically change for over 14,000 years. Although the oldest pots in the world were made in ...

Ranging in shape, color and expression, this body of work is anchored by Iwamura’s signature use of texture and material. The raked surfaces of the hand-sculpted forms echo those of Zen gardens and ...

En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...

In hotspots like Kyoto you sometimes have to queue for the queues, but escaping the country’s busiest sites couldn’t be simpler ...

Japanese art stands as a testament to the beauty of creativity, blending tradition, innovation, and a profound connection to nature. Spanning millennia, it has changed through distinct periods, each ...

While ancient cultures like the Maya and Olmec used jade 2,000 to 3,000 years ago, people in Japan used jade an incredible 7,000 years ago during the latter part of the early Jomon Pottery Culture ...

People Have you been eyeing a piece of furniture, must-have home decor, or a set of fresh bedding from Pottery Barn? Whether you’re redecorating or just searching for a good deal, you’re in ...

KASUGA, Fukuoka Prefecture--Prehistoric people in Japan apparently used an advanced system of weights and measurements on a decimal basis, excavations at a Yayoi Pottery Culture Period (1000 B.C ...

Author and historian Patrick Garner examines the different periods and styles of ancient Greek pottery and delves into the strange effigies of the Olympic god Hermes which were used in ways few ...

Pottery is an art form that's been around for thousands of years and has evolved from making simple everyday objects to intricate works of art. Working with clay is physical. It strengthens your hands ...