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"Rural Anthem: Nature and Human Life in Modern Painting" Exhibition
Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art
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Chu Asai, Kiyoteru Kuroda, Keiichiro Kume, Jean-François Millet, Pissaro et al.
In the 19th century, many of the Barbizon and French painters, such as Millet, depicted lives of farmers and scenes in the countryside. These particular subjects were nostalgic for people living in the urban areas, and in a way they portrayed utopia and all the gifts of nature. This style of painting influenced painters who were active in the salon scene, such as Julian du Pré and Lhermitte and the impressionists Monet and Pissaro. There were also Japanese painters who were inspired by the works by Millet and Pissaro, like Chu Asai, Kiyoteru Kuroda, and Keiichiro Kume. Consequently, scenery from the countryside became part of these Japanese painters' major topics.
This exhibition comprises a total of 150 masterpieces by modern Japanese painters as well as 19th century French painters, including two centerpieces, Millet's "Summer, the Gleaners" from the collection of the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Monet's "Grainstacks at Giverny; the Evening Sun" from the Museum of Modern Art, Saitama.
Related Events
-Lecture 1 "Rural Anthem: Granstacks by Millet and Monet"
Lecturer: Norio Shimada (Bridgestone Museum Director)
Date: May 4th (Sun)
Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu
No reservation required. Free.
-Lecture 2 "Granstacks Seen in Modern Paintings"
Lecturer: Kyoko Kagawa (Curator of this venue)
Date: May 25th (Sun)
Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu
No reservation required. Free.
-Gallery Talk by Museum Staff (3 times)
Dates: April 19th, May 6th, May 17th/ 14:00
Where: Exhibition space, no reservation required, admission required.
-Silver Art Lecture (2 times)
Dates: May 6th, May 17th/ 13:00-13:30
Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu
No reservation required. Free.
Please check the museum's website for more information and other events details.
This exhibition comprises a total of 150 masterpieces by modern Japanese painters as well as 19th century French painters, including two centerpieces, Millet's "Summer, the Gleaners" from the collection of the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Monet's "Grainstacks at Giverny; the Evening Sun" from the Museum of Modern Art, Saitama.
Related Events
-Lecture 1 "Rural Anthem: Granstacks by Millet and Monet"
Lecturer: Norio Shimada (Bridgestone Museum Director)
Date: May 4th (Sun)
Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu
No reservation required. Free.
-Lecture 2 "Granstacks Seen in Modern Paintings"
Lecturer: Kyoko Kagawa (Curator of this venue)
Date: May 25th (Sun)
Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu
No reservation required. Free.
-Gallery Talk by Museum Staff (3 times)
Dates: April 19th, May 6th, May 17th/ 14:00
Where: Exhibition space, no reservation required, admission required.
-Silver Art Lecture (2 times)
Dates: May 6th, May 17th/ 13:00-13:30
Where: Sougou Jisshu Shitsu
No reservation required. Free.
Please check the museum's website for more information and other events details.
Schedule | Apr 19 (Sat) 2008-Jun 1 (Sun) 2008 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥520; University Students ¥220; High School Students and Under, Seniors 65 & Over and Persons with Disability Certificates + Companions free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately. | ||||
| Venue | Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art http://www.art-museum.pref.yamanashi.jp/english/  | ||||
| Location | 1-4-27 Kugawa, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi 400-0065 | ||||
| Access | From the South exit of Kofu Station on the JR Chuo line, take the bus for Shikishima Eigyosho or Nirasaki Station or Kugawa Danchi and get off at Yamanashi Kenritsu Bijutsukan-mae. The venue is a short walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 055-228-3322 |
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