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Children in Ukiyo-e and the Modernization of Japan
Ashikaga Museum of Art
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The children depicted in ukiyo-e woodblock prints tell us much about the atmosphere of the times. The ukiyo-e of the Meiji period depicts children living their lives to the fullest during a time of much social change and upheaval. School education was introduced to Japan during this time and children in Western-style clothing learning English can be seen in the prints of the time. Through these depictions, we can see Japanese society striving for an ideal. At the same time, in the back streets, the atmosphere of the Edo-period still lingers. From mid-Meiji, nostalgia for the Edo period emerges and this can be seen in kimono-clad children playing traditional Edo period games. This exhibition showcases over 300 ukiyo-e works and documents depicting children at play and studying during a period of transition from Edo to modernity.
[Related Events]
1. Morning Tea Session
Date and Time: 7/14 (Sat) 10:00-until noon
Venue: Square in front of museum
Capacity: 20 persons (until tickets sell out) no reservation necessary
Fee: ¥1000
2. Kamishibai Picture Story Show
Date and Time: 7/28 (Sat) 13:30-14:00
Venue: Book Corner
Instructor: Ashikaga City Librarian
3. Ukiyo-e Techniques - Live engraving demo
Date and Time: 8/25 (Sat) 14:00-15:30
Venue: Multi-purpose Hall
Instructor: S. Watanabe Color Print Co.
*Please visit website for more information about event and registration.
[Related Events]
1. Morning Tea Session
Date and Time: 7/14 (Sat) 10:00-until noon
Venue: Square in front of museum
Capacity: 20 persons (until tickets sell out) no reservation necessary
Fee: ¥1000
2. Kamishibai Picture Story Show
Date and Time: 7/28 (Sat) 13:30-14:00
Venue: Book Corner
Instructor: Ashikaga City Librarian
3. Ukiyo-e Techniques - Live engraving demo
Date and Time: 8/25 (Sat) 14:00-15:30
Venue: Multi-purpose Hall
Instructor: S. Watanabe Color Print Co.
*Please visit website for more information about event and registration.
Schedule | Jul 14 (Sat) 2018-Sep 2 (Sun) 2018 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥700, University and High School Students ¥500, Junior High School and under ¥0 | ||||
| Venue | Ashikaga Museum of Art | ||||
| Location | 2-14-7 Tori, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi 326-0814 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from the North exit of Ashikagashi Station on the Tobu Isesaki line, 10 minute walk from the South exit of Ashikaga Station on the JR Ryomo line. | ||||
| Phone | 0284-43-3133 | ||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it |
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