Japanese art contains a wide array of artistic styles and media, including ancient ceramics, sculpture, ink painting, calligraphy on silk, wood prints, origami, modern Japanese comics, etc. What certainly influenced the Japanese art is Buddhism, especially the direction that emerged in the 14th century known as Zen Buddhism. The very important characteristic of Buddhism is meditation as a form of spiritual, mental and artistic catharsis. The union with nature and its vibrations and laws in its simplicity reached through the so-called Zen gardens. Zen gardens are made in such a way that with the help of gravel and white sand, the garden contains many forms of nature, mountains, river beds, islands that are clean. The gardens are used as sanctuaries and temples with a white space, which is a emptiness and distance, perfect places for meditation. The simple form of nature as a form of purity and perfection with the emphasis of strength are the main characteristics of Japanese art. Also, Japanese history is known for its samurai, honor and virtue defenders, often seen motifs on Japanese art as symbols of strength in defending the good.
The answer is: b.