15 Examples Of Japanese Rice Paddy Art That You've Never Seen Before
by N/A, 10 years ago |
2 min read
Japanese rice paddy art has been an Oriental form of expression for over 20 years now, and while it's still fairly unheard of by most, it's reputation is growing fast as works become vastly more complex.
The art is astonishingly done not with dyes, but through the use of four different types of heirloom and modern strains of rice. Each requires incredibly careful planning and weeks of planting and labor, which just make these masterpieces you're about to see even more impressive.
1. Many rice paddy works depict figures of ancient Japanese folklore...
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4. Like this one, that features Naoe Kanetsugu, a commander from the Sengoku period.
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7. Some even feature historical figures from other cultures, such as Napoleon here.
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10. Paddy art, or "Tanbo," originated in 1993 in Inakadate, Aomori, and stemmed from its citizens' attempts to revitalize their town...
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12. The stunt succeeded in attracting attention, and soon, within a few years tourists were coming from all over Japan to see the spectacle in person.
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14. Now, each year citizens weigh in on what the next portrait should be of...
15. And as you can see, these masterpieces aren't lacking in variety.
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