STAR WARS (Visual Culture 2) by Shahnabil Muhammad https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8 Shah F16DM0146 Owen en-us 2018-01-22 03:42:21 UTC 2025-11-18 20:36:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png Aesthetics shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/223189789 Britain have advance and has designed many technological and engineering advances creating engine and the designs of warship and many more for Japan. In the art scene, The English people were interested in portraiture  and landscape designs, in the early 18th century. They are also famous for their anglo-saxon art in the 5th century with metalwork, the only surviving form of the anglo-saxon art that has survived till now. 

]]> 2018-01-22 03:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/223189789 Shapes shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/223190200 In terms of architectural shapes, most of the buildings in Great Britain consists of vaulted roofs, large windows, rectangular and tall buildings. Most of these buildings was inspired by buildings which dates all the way back to the roman and the medieval era. The Britain was also influenced by the French somewhere around the 12th century to the 16th century. Many of the early historical architecture made by the romans did not survive and very few stands above ground. One of which is the Portchester Castle that was actually a Roman fort but was founded in the late 11th century. ]]> 2018-01-22 03:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/223190200 Design Culture ( Superdry ) f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/224556428 UK based company “Superdry” uses vintage graphics inspired from the western and Japanese culture in their t shirts and other merchandise.

Let’s talk about each countries’ differences,

Japan
After researching, it can be seen that Japanese graphic tees focus more on words and using simple typefaces and simple graphics.
Japanese people also tend to dress more casual and simple, hence colourful tees or shirts with colourful/complex graphics might not cater to them.
This might be influenced by their culture. ( Simplicity, Modest, Humble and Politeness)
Famous Japanese brands such as Uniqlo and Comme des Garçons can be seen making graphic tees with simple typefaces and graphics.



Britain
Western style graphic tees are more complex, colourful and uses a variety of typefaces.
As we all know, western people dress up more loudly as they are more open minded which is unlike Asian countries, where the clothes you wear reflects on your upbringing or family background.

Combination 
Superdry wants to give a twist by combining both Japanese and western graphics tees. Simple vintage western graphics is used as the colours are not so bright and eyecatching. They also include simple western/Japanese typography.
Hence Superdry is able to cater both the needs of Asian and Wstern countries due to their efficiency of combining 2 different cultures’ designs together. 

]]> 2018-01-25 09:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/224556428 Design Culture ( Lolita Fashion ) f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225372872 The Lolita fashion is a fashion subculture originating in Japan during the 90s period and it is influenced by the Victorians. 

This type of fashion is seen all around Japan, mostly around places such as Harajuku, Tokyo or Akihabara. 

The fashion is described as both modest and feminine and the materials used to construct the clothing is often premium such as silk. 

Due to Asian beliefs and cultures, one of the reasons why the trend made it to Japan is because it is not revealing. As we can see, most Lolita clothes do not expose cleavage and the skirt is mostly below knee level. 

The Lolita fashion has also influenced the Visual Kei wave in Japan. Visual Kei is a genre in Japanese music where bands dress up in unique constumes and using  various levels of makeup and hairstyles and performing mostly rock, heavy metal and J-rock. 

Other influences will be maid cafes in Japan where the waitresses dress around the Lolita theme and have the cafe designed around the Victorian era to give the customers a one of a kind experiences. 

Lastly, the Lolita fashion also influenced cosplay and animes in Japan. ]]> 2018-01-28 12:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225372872 Social Media f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225376686 Japan is also influenced by UK in terms of social media apps they use. 

One of the most popular apps amongst the two countries is Twitter. 
Both countries find it more comfortable to express in terms of words and also for Twitter, your username can be created without using your real name, hence you have more privacy. 

According to statistics and reliable data, Twitter is the 3rd most used app in a Japan and 2nd most used in the UK. 

However for the Japanese, Twitter is more of an advantage for them to use as the type in Japanese characters. 
Twitter has a 140 words limit. For our English users, this means that we aren’t able to express as much as the Japanese and according to research, it is said that you can write double of what you want to say in Japanese than English on Twitter.

For example the word: Aeroplane ( 9 words ) vs 飛行機 ( 3 words )

Hence you can see why the influence is also an advantage to the Japanese people. 
  
                                         ]]> 2018-01-28 13:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225376686 Design Culture shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225452790 Western style graphic tees are more complex, colourful and uses a variety of typefaces.
As we all know, western people dress up more loudly as they are more open minded which is unlike Asian countries, where the clothes you wear reflects on your upbringing or family background. ]]> 2018-01-28 23:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225452790 Aesthetics shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225452923 Japanese is very strong in the cultural world and have influenced many other countries in different continents. Their natural designs and paintings are unique and caught the eyes of many western artists and designers. Ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting, calligraphy on silk and paper, to the most recent manga style, the Japanese was the one country that has influenced the world in many way. Japanese Art dates way back to the ca. 10500 to 300 bc with lavishly decorated pottery storage vessels, clay figurines and crystal jewel]]> 2018-01-28 23:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225452923 Shapes shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225453348 Japanese Architecture consists of many different variations from the humblest of farm houses to the most luxurious grand palace.
Traditionally, Japanese buildings were made of wood to withstand earthquakes that are quite frequent in Japan. However, most of these ancient buildings were lost through the years to natural disasters, fire and wars. Efforts were made to preserve some monumental buildings like shrines, temples , palace and castles.

With the import of Buddhism from China in the 6th Century, Temples were build resembling those in China with their wide courtyards and symmetrical layouts. As time passes Temples were designed to suit the local taste with gardens and some which were situated in remote places and mountains with more varied layouts owing to complex topographies.

]]> 2018-01-28 23:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225453348 shapes shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225454283 With more recent and modern times, the Japanese have to undergo intense westernization to keep up with the modern era. Tall skyscrapers and eye catching buildings were built and constructed to attract people from around the world and some of these Japanese Architect like Ando Tadao and Kenzo Tange has won many awards with their designs.]]> 2018-01-29 00:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225454283 Lai lai shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225473967 2018-01-29 03:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225473967 NO STRINGS ATTACHED (Misa & Naninda) f16dm0577 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225475690 1.  Can you give examples on how Great Britain influenced Japan in terms of aesthetics? - Naninda
2. How exactly the westernization of Japan is an influence of Great Britain? - Misa
3. You mentioned Superdry as a combination of both Western and Japanese influences. Do you think this brand is popular in Western/Asian countries? Why or why not? - Naninda
4.  How did the USA and Japan influence each others in terms of aesthetics? - Misa
5. As time goes by, do you think Lolita fashion can keep up with the change? - Naninda
6. Why did Japan adapt the Gothic fashion subculture? Is there any specific reason? - Misa]]> 2018-01-29 03:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225475690 Questions from Brother Bear (Felicia & Vania) felicia_cua https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225476372 1. What do the British people think about the Lolita Fashion in Japan?
2. Do the western style of dressing up has influenced Japan's fashion?
3. Do the architectural style from UK influences Japan's in any way?
4. How did Japan maintain their own style during the era where they are heavily influenced by the British design?]]> 2018-01-29 03:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225476372 Frozen (joy and kyuri) joy_kat https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225477356 1. How did Great Britain influence Japan aesthetics wise?
2. How did Great Britain influence Japan fashion wise?
3. How did Great Britain influence Japan in architecture?
4. What is "superdry"?]]> 2018-01-29 03:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225477356 High School Musical (Lolita, Chelsea) lolitachiong https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225477751
  • Why are vintage designs popular now? (e.g. superdry)
  • What are the typefaces for Superdry? 
  • What are the different types of Lolita fashion?
  • Is there the male version for Lolita? Explain. 
  • Do you think Japan has preserved a lot of its culture? Should culture be preserved? 
  • Did Japan influenced Britain in terms of fashion?
    • ]]>     2018-01-29 03:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225477751     The Emoji MOvie (Yi Le & Lois) tingyile https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225480284 1. How has Great BRitain influenced Japan in terms of aesthetics?
    2. Can you give more examples of how Japanese architecture has modernized?
    3.

    PS pls put the Japan and Great Britain comparisons side by side for easier viewing]]>     2018-01-29 04:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225480284     Inside Out (Nadya & Kyle) Ineedhelp https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225480760 1) What are some examples of British Anglo-saxon artists?
    2) Why was the Anglo-saxon style popular?
    3) Victorian inspired Lolita, has any Japanese trends influenced England (aside from Anime)?
    4) 
    5) 
    6) ]]>     2018-01-29 04:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225480760     PITCH PERFECT (JANICE & ASMIRA) asmira_hyt https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225480968 1. How did the portraiture has got to do with the list of aesthetics you mentioned in Japan influences? - Asmira

    2. Under shapes, why was China mentioned and not the Great Britain? -Asmira

    3. How did the shapes in GB actually influence Japan? - Janice

    4. Under Japan Aesthetics, why did you mention that Japan influenced a lot of country when you are supposed to focus on GB's instead? - JAnice

    5. How did superdry get influenced by the GB? - Asmira

    6. Under Other mentions, why was UK mentioned? - Janice]]>     2018-01-29 04:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225480968     Questions that will improve shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225481473 Question 1 : Do you think Japan has preserved a lot of its culture? Should culture be preserved? - (High School Musical)
    Question 2 : Why did Japan adapt the Gothic fashion subculture? Is there any specific reason? - (Misa from 'No Strings Attached')
    Question 3 : What are some examples of British Anglo - Saxon style artists? (Inside Out)
    Question 4 : How exactly the westernization of Japan is an influence of Great Britain? - (Misa from 'No Strings Attached')]]>     2018-01-29 04:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225481473     Guardians of the Galaxy（XinYi and ZiLin） https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225505087 1.Besides both Japanese and British love twitter，is there any more information about that?Is it possible that the British  and English culture influences the way Japanese communicate?

    2.Lolita style includes various sections inside, Could you elaborate more about which exact part of Lolita style is influenced by British?

    3. Are there any relationships and differences between these two countries’aesthetic?As they both are historical countries,how do their aesthetic change from traditional to more modern?

    4. How the shape of architecture in Britain influences the shapes in Japan?Which part do you think is the most influenced one?

    5. Could you elaborate more about how the Japanese architectures become more western?

    6. I think you can put some more examples about the differences between the Japanese and British fashion,and how the British dress up more loudly cuz you need examples to prove the points. ]]>     2018-01-29 07:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/225505087     Questions from Pulp fiction Siti Syazwani & Kenneth tay fieldfoot06 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/227938058 1. Besides metalwork, did GB manage to retain any art style like Japanese ink painting and calligraphy? (Kenneth)
    2. What are the most common aesthetic influences of Japan that can be seen in GB if it is said that they have influenced the world in many ways? (Kenneth)
    3. Was the engineering method used to curb earthquakes incorporated into the design of Japan's modern architecture? (Kenneth)
    4. Are there any aesthetics in the form of fashion in which GB and Japan have in common? (Kenneth)
    5. GB's Victorian era style dresses are visually similar to Japan's Lolita fashion which originated only in the 90s period. Do you think the Japanese was influenced by the Victorian style dresses?(Kenneth)
    6. Are there any visual examples of the modern architectural shapes of GB for comparison purposes?(Kenneth)]]>     2018-02-05 01:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/227938058     f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232689013 Japanese design has come a long way and dates back to the 10th millennium BC. 

    Their mediums used back then were commonly ink paintings, sculptures and potteries and calligraphy. ( As mentioned in Aesthetics ). Old Japanese-style works often  like to use dull colours, curves/waves and often they look very fantasy-like.

    As we compare from our research from the field trip, Japanese designs share similar features to most Asian designs, even for infrastructures such as temples and pagodas. From personal point of view, it might due religion as Japan and other Asia countries have roots of Buddhism. This might have been the reason behind the similarities between Japan's design traits and other Asian countries.



    Since then, Japanese design has evolved to minimalism and the famous manga style.
    Minimalism can seen in many trending Japanese designs.

    For fashion, we have Comme des Garçons, Uniqlo and also Muji.

    ]]>     2018-02-18 13:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232689013     5th to 11th Century shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232702169 Great Britain's design culture dates all the way back to the anglo-saxon period back in the 5th century.]]> 2018-02-18 15:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232702169 History of Anglo Saxon shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232702525 Anglo-Saxons were actually immigrants from the north of Germany and the south of Scandinavia and were said to be one of the most powerful and warlike tribes in Germany.

    ]]>     2018-02-18 15:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232702525     Anglo-Saxon ornaments and artefacts shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232702705 Anglo-Saxon ornaments and artefacts have very intricate designs. Main decorative metalworks, these ornaments are not just for pretty decorations. Most of these anglo-saxon decorative pieces have multi-layered symbolic meanings and each one of them tell different stories. There are always more than meets the eye with these pieces.]]> 2018-02-18 15:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232702705 11th Century Brooch shahnabil97 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232703317 2018-02-18 15:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232703317 Jōmon Art (c. 11000 – c. 300 BC) f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232705673  Jōmon art is a type of pottery made as the name suggests, during the Jōmon period. The pottery made then is one of the oldest signs of pottery design in Japan and even in the world. This type of pottery like to use lines and patterns pressed into the clay, which makes it unique.
    ]]>     2018-02-18 15:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232705673     Influences f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232709775 Japan have greatly influenced Great Britain in terms of fashion, Japanese street wear brand 'A Bathing Ape' is one of the latest fashion trend labels that teens/adults in Great Britain love.
    The company has even created designs with with the British flag and other British inspired designs not only for their British fan base, but for the world to both enjoy, rock around and love.

     
    ]]>     2018-02-18 16:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/232709775     Anime and Manga f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/235103957 Another influence is the manga and anime culture. Since young, many people in Britain have grew up watching classic Japanese manga and films such as Dragonball Z, Astroboy, Ultra-Man etc.
    This created a culture in Britain. Since the anime and manga culture in Japan keeps growing, you can be sure that Britain's fanbase will not lose out.
    Till today, the culture evolved rapidly as more people get to know and love the otaku culture. Due to the love for anime in Britain, conventions are often hosted and all these will only make the culture bigger as many people will get to learn about anime from the and conventions. Hence you can be sure that the anime culture in Britain will not die out and will only increase throughput the ages.]]>     2018-02-25 15:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/235103957     Places of Interest f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/235106515 We all have heard of the movie/book Harry Potter. Harry Potter is a series of books written by British novelist J.K. Rowling.

    Ever since the release of Harry Potter, it became a big hit in Japan to the point that in Osaka, a theme park called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is created. The place also has a British kind of feel to it due to how everything is build. As Harry Potter is a British movie, everything inside the theme park such as infrastructure design, furniture and materials used all feel western. All these makes the theme park one of a kind and stand out.
    ]]>     2018-02-25 16:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/235106515     Sailor Uniforms f16dm0089 https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/235108599 We all know and heard of the Sailor Uniforms that most schoolgirls in Japan wear, but do you know that the original sailor uniform originated from the British Navy?

    It is said that the Japanese took the idea from sailor suits worn by children of royal European families.

    The sailor uniform is such a big hit that many schools in Asia such as Korean and Japan began using this concept, it is also often seen in japanese anime and cosplays.]]>     2018-02-25 16:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/shahnabil97/kcfq83bv47g8/wish/235108599