1. Chapter 8 Lesson 2b Growth of Japanese Culture

2. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Writing Systems Japan adopted China’s writing system. Japan adopted China’s writing system.

3. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Writing Systems Japan adopted China’s writing system. Japan adopted China’s writing system. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas.

4. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Writing Systems Japan adopted China’s writing system. Japan adopted China’s writing system. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. Today, Japanese writing includes both letters and characters Today, Japanese writing includes both letters and characters

5. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Writing Systems Japan adopted China’s writing system. Japan adopted China’s writing system. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. Today, Japanese writing includes both letters and characters Today, Japanese writing includes both letters and characters Japanese Drama Japan’s long tradition of drama dates back to the 600’s and began with Shinto dances at religious shrines. Japan’s long tradition of drama dates back to the 600’s and began with Shinto dances at religious shrines.

6. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Writing Systems Japan adopted China’s writing system. Japan adopted China’s writing system. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. Today, Japanese writing includes both letters and characters Today, Japanese writing includes both letters and characters Japanese Drama Japan’s long tradition of drama dates back to the 600’s and began with Shinto dances at religious shrines. Japan’s long tradition of drama dates back to the 600’s and began with Shinto dances at religious shrines. Noh plays were often retellings of legends and folktales. Noh plays were often retellings of legends and folktales.

7. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Writing Systems Japan adopted China’s writing system. Japan adopted China’s writing system. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. The Japanese used characters to stand for specific objects, actions or ideas. Today, Japanese writing includes both letters and characters Today, Japanese writing includes both letters and characters Japanese Drama Japan’s long tradition of drama dates back to the 600’s and began with Shinto dances at religious shrines. Japan’s long tradition of drama dates back to the 600’s and began with Shinto dances at religious shrines. Noh plays were often retellings of legends and folktales. Noh plays were often retellings of legends and folktales. The Kabuki drama combined melodramatic singing and dancing with elaborate costumes and heavy make-up. The Kabuki drama combined melodramatic singing and dancing with elaborate costumes and heavy make-up.

8. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama The Tale of Genji In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China.

9. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama The Tale of Genji In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. China’s influence remained, but Japan developed its own cultural traditions. China’s influence remained, but Japan developed its own cultural traditions.

10. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama The Tale of Genji In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. China’s influence remained, but Japan developed its own cultural traditions. China’s influence remained, but Japan developed its own cultural traditions. Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji, a book about the life a prince in the imperial court. Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji, a book about the life a prince in the imperial court.

11. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama The Tale of Genji In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. China’s influence remained, but Japan developed its own cultural traditions. China’s influence remained, but Japan developed its own cultural traditions. Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji, a book about the life a prince in the imperial court. Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji, a book about the life a prince in the imperial court. Her book was important in the development of literature. Her book was important in the development of literature.

12. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama The Tale of Genji In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. In the early 800’s, Japan ended diplomatic relations with China. China’s influence remained, but Japan developed its own cultural traditions. China’s influence remained, but Japan developed its own cultural traditions. Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji, a book about the life a prince in the imperial court. Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji, a book about the life a prince in the imperial court. Her book was important in the development of literature. Her book was important in the development of literature. The characteristics of her book make it the world’s first important novel. The characteristics of her book make it the world’s first important novel.

13. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Poetry Japanese poets often wrote about the sadness of rejected love or the beauty of nature. Japanese poets often wrote about the sadness of rejected love or the beauty of nature.

14. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Poetry Japanese poets often wrote about the sadness of rejected love or the beauty of nature. Japanese poets often wrote about the sadness of rejected love or the beauty of nature. One shorter form of poetry is Haiku. One shorter form of poetry is Haiku.

15. A Golden Age of Literature and Drama Japanese Poetry Japanese poets often wrote about the sadness of rejected love or the beauty of nature. Japanese poets often wrote about the sadness of rejected love or the beauty of nature. One shorter form of poetry is Haiku. One shorter form of poetry is Haiku. Haikus only have 17 syllables: 5 in the first line, 7 in the second line, and 5 in the third line. Haikus only have 17 syllables: 5 in the first line, 7 in the second line, and 5 in the third line.