"Exploration of Images -Book Illustrations by the 20th Century Masters" Exhibition

Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

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Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall et al.

Avant-garde artists of the 20th century such as Picasso, Matisse and Chagall explored forms of artistic expression that straddled multiple genres throughout their lives, creating not only paintings but also prints, ceramics and more. In the mid-20th century, with the rise of art dealers and publishers like Vollard and Schilla, the world of extravagant book illustrations entered its golden age. Centering on France, "artist's books" started to flourish with abundant illustrations selected by painters of the time.

With a focus on works housed in the Urawa Art Museum, which is known for its picture book collection, this exhibition introduces various notable pieces including Matisse's "Jazz", Chagall's "Daphnis and Chloé" and Picasso's "Dream and Lie of Franco". In addition, a total of 210 works including oil paintings that address themes like "Dancers and Circus", "Tales to be Told" and "My Homeland" will be on view.

See website for details on related events (Japanese only).

Schedule	Oct 17 (Sat) 2009-Nov 23 (Mon) 2009  Opening Hours Information Hours 9:00-17:00 Closed Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Open on public holidays but closed on the following day (unless this falls on a Sunday when the venue will open). Closed during the New Year holidays.
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 Open with a Map App
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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