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[2023 Winter] Collection Room Special Display: Early Showa Japanese Paintings and Classicism
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
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The Museum Collection currently consists of approximately 4,200 works of Kyoto modern art comprising Japanese paintings, Western-style paintings, sculpture, prints, crafts, and calligraphy. In particular, the Collection includes masterpieces representative of Japanese painting made by Kyoto artists between the Meiji and Showa periods, making it one of the leading collections of such works in Japan.
From the Taisho to Showa periods, expressions in Japanese painting changed dramatically. While in the Taisho period, a lyrical expression utilizing rich colors, blurring, and shadows could be seen in many works, a more refined style employing simple lines, plain composition, and restrained colors had gained popularity by the Showa period.
At the same time, the subjects of these elegant paintings were often inspired by Japanese and Chinese history, classical literature, and classicism. Many Kyoto painters, including Shokoku Ikai, Ichiyo Matsumoto, and Keigetsu Kikuchi, produced works with historical themes, while on the other hand, Koyo Ishizaki and Shoko Uemura made works that reflected their study of classicism. This special display introduces Japanese paintings of the early Showa period and scrutinizes the gaze toward classicism that was the source of their creation.
From the Taisho to Showa periods, expressions in Japanese painting changed dramatically. While in the Taisho period, a lyrical expression utilizing rich colors, blurring, and shadows could be seen in many works, a more refined style employing simple lines, plain composition, and restrained colors had gained popularity by the Showa period.
At the same time, the subjects of these elegant paintings were often inspired by Japanese and Chinese history, classical literature, and classicism. Many Kyoto painters, including Shokoku Ikai, Ichiyo Matsumoto, and Keigetsu Kikuchi, produced works with historical themes, while on the other hand, Koyo Ishizaki and Shoko Uemura made works that reflected their study of classicism. This special display introduces Japanese paintings of the early Showa period and scrutinizes the gaze toward classicism that was the source of their creation.
Schedule | Dec 22 (Fri) 2023-Feb 25 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥730; Elementary, Junior High and High School Students ¥300; Kyoto City residents ¥520; Elementary, Junior High and High School Students residing in Kyoto city free. | ||||
| Website | https://kyotocity-kyocera.museum/en/exhibition/20231222-20240225 | ||||
| Venue | Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art https://kyotocity-kyocera.museum/en/ | ||||
| Location | 124 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8344 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from exit 1 at Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line, 16 minute walk from exit 12 at Sanjo Station on the Keihan line; From JR Kyoto Station, take the #5 or #86 Kyoto City bus and get off at Okazaki Koen/Bijutsukan,Heian Jingu-mae. | ||||
| Phone | 075-771-4334 | ||||
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