Water in Japanese Art
Whether depicted in flowing rivers, crashing waves, or tranquil ponds, water holds a profound significance in Japanese culture, originating in Shinto ideology surrounding the sacredness of elements. Here at Holy Masterpieces, we stock a wide variety of Japanese art prints, many of which feature depictions of water. As such, this blog post will explore our collection, and how it reveals the wider Shinto belief system, and the divine power of water.