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"Modern Age in Japanese Sculpture: From its Beginnings through the 1960s" Exhibition
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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Morie Ogiwara, Taketarao Shinkai, Koun Takamura, Choun Yamasaki, Kotaro Takamura, Heihachi Hashimoto et al.
Various sculptural expressions can be found in traditional Japanese culture. Aside from Buddhist statues, statues of deities, architectural decorations, and other crafted objects, "sculpture" from a Western point of view was introduced into Japanese culture in the 1890s, even later than then"kaiga" (a term referring to western painting) was introduced. Around that time, "Netsuke," a miniature carved object used to hold personal belongings, and ivory carvings, became popular in certain markets abroad. Also, monumental sculptures gained recognition, and individual sculptors started to be recognized in the early 20th century.
Later, a greater variety of ideas was introduced as concepts of modern European art merged with the Japanese art scene. In addition, changes occurred in the field of traditional Japanese woodcarving. In the post-war period, abstract expressions began to appear and evolved into various forms.
This exhibition gives an overview of the history of Japanese sculpture from the late 19th century to the 1960s, introducing around 100 sculptures by 68 artists, concerning what "modernity" means in the context of Japanese sculpture. Compared to the history of painting, there have not been enough opportunities to examine Japanese sculpture in the modern era. This exhibition aims to raise people's awareness of this subject and to spread the beauty of sculpture.
- Panel Discussion
December 8th (Sat) 13:00-16:00
Hirotake Kurokawa (sculptor), Shuji Tanaka (professor), Atsushi Furuta (professor), Toru Matsumoto (museum staff)
Free, no reservation required.
Capacity: 150 people
- Gallery Talk
November 30th (Fri) & Decemeber 14th (Fri)
18:00-19:00
Exhibition ticket required.
Talks will be in Japanese only.
[Image: Morie Rokuzan "Minor" (1907) Collection of The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. Photo by Yoshihiro Hashimoto]
Later, a greater variety of ideas was introduced as concepts of modern European art merged with the Japanese art scene. In addition, changes occurred in the field of traditional Japanese woodcarving. In the post-war period, abstract expressions began to appear and evolved into various forms.
This exhibition gives an overview of the history of Japanese sculpture from the late 19th century to the 1960s, introducing around 100 sculptures by 68 artists, concerning what "modernity" means in the context of Japanese sculpture. Compared to the history of painting, there have not been enough opportunities to examine Japanese sculpture in the modern era. This exhibition aims to raise people's awareness of this subject and to spread the beauty of sculpture.
- Panel Discussion
December 8th (Sat) 13:00-16:00
Hirotake Kurokawa (sculptor), Shuji Tanaka (professor), Atsushi Furuta (professor), Toru Matsumoto (museum staff)
Free, no reservation required.
Capacity: 150 people
- Gallery Talk
November 30th (Fri) & Decemeber 14th (Fri)
18:00-19:00
Exhibition ticket required.
Talks will be in Japanese only.
[Image: Morie Rokuzan "Minor" (1907) Collection of The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. Photo by Yoshihiro Hashimoto]
Schedule | Nov 13 (Tue) 2007-Dec 24 (Mon) 2007 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥850, University Students ¥450, High School Students ¥250, Those over the age of 65, Those with physical or mental disabilities and one attendant free, Special Exhibition Fees are charged separately. With this ticket you can also see "Skies and Sta | ||||
| Venue | The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo http://www.momat.go.jp/english  | ||||
| Location | 3-1 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit 1b at Takebashi Station on the Tozai line. 5 minute walk from exit 4 at Kudanshita Station on the Hanzomon and Tozai lines or Toei Shinjuku line. 15 minute walk from exit A1 at Jimbocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku and Mita lines or Hanzomon line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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