A kind of Japanese art that is not found in other countries is a folk sculpture - Netsuke. According to their purpose, Netske played a very utilitarian role, served as a pendant, with the help of which the kimono belt was attached to the wallet, pouch, keys or a box for the storage of personal seals or drugs. The first Netsuke was very simple and inexpressive in shape, usually in the form of a decorative button or stick. But later on, the forms of Netsuke began to change and became more intricate and refined...

Термин «постмодернизм» получил распространение в 1970-х гг., когда его стали применять ко всему, что не относилось к модернизму. Стремясь освободиться от модернистской веры в автономность, оригинальность,...