Which Japanese religions are reflected in the symbolism of the images on this folding screen?

Responses

Pantheism and Paganism

Pantheism and Paganism

Shintoism and Buddhism

Shintoism and Buddhism

Buddhism and Christianity

Buddhism and Christianity

Hinduism and Shintoism

1 answer

The most appropriate response would be Shintoism and Buddhism.

Shintoism is the indigenous spirituality of Japan, often incorporating nature and ancestral worship, while Buddhism, which was introduced to Japan from the Asian continent, has had a significant influence on Japanese culture, art, and symbolism. The folding screen likely features elements that reflect both these religions, such as symbols of nature from Shinto and Buddhist motifs or figures.