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Immortal Poets and Kohitsu Calligraphy
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Kakinomoto no Hitomaro
Waka poetry is a symbol of aristocratic culture. During the Heian period, aristocrats expressed their feelings and aesthetics through poetry. Those selected as “Immortal Poets” were depicted in paintings, their poetry transmitted to later generations in elegant kana calligraphy. The leading figure of the Immortal Poets was Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, and his painting was venerated as the tutelary deity of poetry. This year marks the 900th year of Hitomaro Eigu, the memorial ceremony of homage to Hitomaro. Commemorating this special year, masterpiece paintings of the Kasen-e, paintings of poets including the Important Cultural Property “Satake Version of the Thirty–six Immortal Poets” will be displayed with the representative’ calligraphic works of their poems.
Schedule | Jun 16 (Sat) 2018-Jul 22 (Sun) 2018 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1200, University and High School Students ¥800, Elementary and Junior High School Students free with parents. | ||||||
| Website | http://idemitsu-museum.or.jp/en/exhibition/ | ||||||
| Venue | Idemitsu Museum of Arts http://idemitsu-museum.or.jp/en/ | ||||||
| Location | 9F Teigeki Bldg., 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 | ||||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from the Kokusai Forum exit of Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote line, 3 minute walk from exit B3 at Yurakucho Station on the Yurakucho line, 3 minute walk from exit B3 at Hibiya Station on the Toei Mita line. | ||||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 | ||||||
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