Ancient World to Medieval Times
Week 4 Artistic Theme Paper
Katana: The Spirit of Japan
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[Course Ccode Rremoved]: Introduction to the Humanities
Course Facilitator: [Facilitator's Name Removed]February 14, 2004
Katana: The Spirit of Japan
The Japanese sword has evolved alongside with the people of Japan for over a thousand years and has been a striking symbol of the spirit and history of old Japan. History has shown that the nature of the Japanese sword is a reflection of Japan's people, culture, attitudes and tradition. Modern day pop-culture is now focused on Japan's rich history and the craftsmanship of the tireless artisans of old.
The sword has gone through centuries of change and development; unfortunately due to dramatic changes in power during the late Nineteenth Century, much of the ancient traditions have been lost. The fading of the ancient sword making traditions is a symbolic end to the way of the samurai and the beginning of the......
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Approximate Word Count: 837
Approximate Pages: 4 (260 words per double-spaced page) |