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Yukihiko Yasuda Exhibition
Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki
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Yukihiko Yasuda
Yukihiko Yasuda (1884-1978) is a nihonga painter who witnessed the changes in Japan from the end of the Meiji era to the Taisho and Showa eras. He established a new nihonga style with his figurative works, which dealt with history and literature as their themes. His early works were rather illustrative, depicting a scene from a story, but as his career advanced, he focused on expressing psychological states. He also researched ancient art from Japan and other Asian countries, which influenced his composition, graceful color usage, and intense brushstrokes. His analytical attitude in creating portraits of historical figures was also prominent in portraits of his friends such as Shiko Imamura and Junichiro Tanizaki, insightfully expressing their character.
Yasuda's talent was recognized by the scholar Tenshin Okakura, and Yasuda was invited to the Japan Art Institute in Itsuura, Ibaraki Prefecture in 1907, where he encountered and was inspired by Taikan Yokoyama and Shinso Hishida, the leading figures in the modernization of nihonga. Later on, Yasuda became one of the central artists in this art group. Over 30 years have passed since his death. This exhibition presents a total of 100 figurative and still-life paintings by Yasuda, who had a deep connection with Ibaraki Prefecture.
[Image: "Hicho no haru no Gakudenou" (1964) Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art (This work will be on view from February 23rd to March 22nd.)]
Yasuda's talent was recognized by the scholar Tenshin Okakura, and Yasuda was invited to the Japan Art Institute in Itsuura, Ibaraki Prefecture in 1907, where he encountered and was inspired by Taikan Yokoyama and Shinso Hishida, the leading figures in the modernization of nihonga. Later on, Yasuda became one of the central artists in this art group. Over 30 years have passed since his death. This exhibition presents a total of 100 figurative and still-life paintings by Yasuda, who had a deep connection with Ibaraki Prefecture.
[Image: "Hicho no haru no Gakudenou" (1964) Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art (This work will be on view from February 23rd to March 22nd.)]
Schedule | Feb 7 (Sat) 2009-Mar 22 (Sun) 2009 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥320, University and High School Students ¥240, Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥180, Seniors 70 & Over ¥160. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately. | ||||||
| Venue | Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki http://www.modernart.museum.ibk.ed.jp/english/  | ||||||
| Location | 666-1 Higashi-Kubo, Senba-cho, Mito, Ibaraki 310‐0851 | ||||||
| Access | 15 minute walk from the South exit of JR Mito Station; From JR Mito Station, take the bus towards to Hossawa or Hongo and get off at Bunka Center Iriguchi. The venue is 5 minute walk from there. | ||||||
| Phone | 029-243-5111 | ||||||
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