Taro Okamoto "Traditions of Japan"

Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki

Finished

Artists

Taro Okamoto

In 1956, Taro Okamoto published a book entitled, "Traditions of Japan." The catalyst that aroused his interest in this primitive history was the exhibition "Jomon Earthenware," held at the Tokyo National Museum in 1951. Okamoto began to discern certain stylistic differences between Jomon and Yayoi earthenware - the former involved a sense of dynamism and a four-dimensional sensibility, while the latter was still and quiet, suffused by a more two-dimensional sensibility. His analysis of these issues was published in magazines, and was also included in his book on tradition. It was around this time that Okamoto began to focus on creating sculptures. By looking back at Jomon earthenware, we can begin to understand Okamoto's sculpture in a new light.
This exhibition showcases paintings, sculptures, prints, and photographs that reveal Okamoto's interpretation of and response to "the tradition of Japan."

[Image: "Low of the Jungle" (1950) Oil on canvas]

Schedule

Apr 11 (Fri) 2008-Jul 6 (Sun) 2008

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:30-17:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Adults ¥500, High School & University Students, Age 65 and above ¥400, Junior High & Elementary School Students Free

Venue

Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki
http://www.taromuseum.jp/index_english.html

Location

7-1-5 Masukata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 214-0032

Open with a Map App

Access

17 minute walk from the South exit of Mukogaoka-yuen Station on the Odakyu line; From the South exit of Mukogaoka-yuen Station, take the bus and get off at Ikuta Ryokuchi Iriguchi. The venue is 8 minute walk from there.

Phone

044-900-9898

Related images

Click on the image to enlarge it

Back to Articles