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A classical dance form from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It's performed solo and known for its fixed upper torso, bent legs, and intricate footwork, hand gestures and facial expressions.

A South Korean pop artist and designer known for his vibrant installations that are often created with mass-produced items, commenting on consumerism and beauty in everyday objects.

The Japanese art of paper folding, which creates representations of animals, plants, and cultural symbols. It is widely practiced as an educational and therapeutic technique.

Renowned Edo-period Japanese artist whose works have had significant influence both in Japan and globally. His woodblock prints, including 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa', remain iconic.

A genre of Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenes of everyday life, landscapes, and theater. Culturally significant as it influenced Western artists like Van Gogh.

The Korean art of beautiful writing using the distinctive Korean script, often practiced using brush and ink. With its unique letter shapes, it holds a special cultural place in Korea.

A 20th-century Chinese artist famous for his traditionalist paintings and forgeries. He's recognized for his ability to mimic classical Chinese masters.

A prominent Japanese graphic designer whose work combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with modernist graphic design. Known for posters, logos, and branding.

A form of Chinese theater which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics. It arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century.

A Chinese painter who is considered among the founders of modern Chinese painting. He famously incorporated elements of traditional Chinese painting with Western abstraction.

A traditional form of Japanese theatre involving music, dance, and drama, known for its slow, stylized movements and the use of masks.

An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated figures to create the illusion of moving humans and other three-dimensional objects.

A contemporary Chinese artist known for using gunpowder as an artistic medium for his large-scale explosion events and the creation of gunpowder drawings.

A traditional Indian art form in which patterns are created on the floor using materials like colored rice, sand, or flower petals during festivals, especially Diwali.

A Japanese artist best known for the woodblock print series 'Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji', including 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'. His work had a major impact on Impressionism in Europe.

A 20th-century Chinese painter, noted for the whimsical, often playful style of his watercolor works. Focused on subjects like shrimp, fish, and landscapes.

The ancient Japanese classical music ensemble performed at the Imperial court. This art includes dance, costumes, and has been a part of ceremonial traditions since the 7th century.

An ancient Chinese art that harmonizes individuals with their surrounding environment. It's an influential aspect of Chinese architecture, interior design, and urban planning.

An ancient Chinese painter known for his contributions to figure painting and literature. His works are known for expressive brushwork and compositions that reflect the social elite.

A type of ceramic that originated in China and known for its distinct greenish-blue glaze. It is associated with the Goryeo dynasty and revered for its elegance and simplicity.

A prominent Japanese ink wash painter (sumi-e) from the Muromachi period known for his landscape paintings and Zen-focused art approach.

A contemporary Chinese artist known for his paintings depicting figures with highly exaggerated smiles. His work comments on the state of Chinese society and collective mentality.

A Japanese contemporary artist known for her extensive use of polka dots and for her immersive installations. Her work is deeply personal and often stems from her own psychology.

An Indonesian traditional shadow puppet theater with roots in Javanese culture. The performances are based on narratives from Hindu epics and local folklore with moral and philosophical messages.

A style of Indian painting practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar. Characterized by its geometric patterns and vibrant colors, these illustrations often depict deities and scenes from Indian epics.

An Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to the whole cloth. This technique is known for its cultural significance and intricate designs, often involving themes of nature and daily life.

A traditional Japanese theater form, known for the stylization of its drama, the elaborate makeup worn by performers, and the all-male casts.

A Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué, depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. Thangkas are used as teaching tools and aids for meditation.

The Japanese art of flower arrangement, also known as Kado. It is a disciplined art form focusing on the harmony, color use, rhythm, and elegantly simplified arrangements.