In Japan we can see traditional knowledge and skills passed down from generation to generation over a thousand years. The culture fostered under the peculiar conditions or circumstances in Japan have much to do with the traditional succession.

In Japanese style painting there is a great number of various artistic sense and knowledge we can cultivate through the succession. Furthermore we often experience a chance that reminds us of an old saying; learning from the past is very important.

At BA Japanese style Painting of Aichi University of the Arts, in the first two years curriculum students mainly study various materials used in Japanese style painting and history of Japanese style painting. In the last two years, they are encouraged to acquire developed ideas and advanced knowledge required to work as professional artists and to develop the ability to lead the next generation.