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Summer Special Exhibition: Second Term - Hosho and Genji-e: The Legacy of Elegance
Hoshun Yamaguchi Memorial Hall
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Hoshun Yamaguchi, Tomoko Takahashi, Mikiko Hayashi et al.
At a discussion meeting of the New Yamato-e Society members, Hoshun Yamaguchi was asked to name his favorite representative Yamato-e artwork. His response, "The Tale of Genji is indispensable," marked the initial connection between Yamaguchi and Genji-e. Drawn to its elegance, Yamaguchi later illustrated "The Thin Clouds," "The Picture Contest," "The Pine Wind," and "The Rose of Sharon" for Junichiro Tanizaki's new post-war translation of "The Tale of Genji." These drawings, which have been preserved by our museum, will be on display for the first time in this exhibition.
The second term of the exhibition will present the original woodblock prints and drafts of the illustrations for Tanizaki's "The Tale of Genji," along with other items. These include the Yoshio Kawazura version of "The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll," known for its exquisite woodblock prints, and Yamaguchi's previously unknown copy of "The Tale of Genji: Miyasundokoro," which will be publicly exhibited for the first time. Additionally, the exhibition will showcase contemporary items that continue the tradition of Yamato-e, such as Tomoko Takahashi's current reproduction of "The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll" created as part of modern art education and Genji-e works by traditional court painter Mikiko Hayashi, among other art and craft pieces.
*Note: "New Yamato-e Discussion Meeting" (Recorded in "Beauty of the Nation," April-May, Showa 3 [1928])*
The second term of the exhibition will present the original woodblock prints and drafts of the illustrations for Tanizaki's "The Tale of Genji," along with other items. These include the Yoshio Kawazura version of "The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll," known for its exquisite woodblock prints, and Yamaguchi's previously unknown copy of "The Tale of Genji: Miyasundokoro," which will be publicly exhibited for the first time. Additionally, the exhibition will showcase contemporary items that continue the tradition of Yamato-e, such as Tomoko Takahashi's current reproduction of "The Tale of Genji Picture Scroll" created as part of modern art education and Genji-e works by traditional court painter Mikiko Hayashi, among other art and craft pieces.
*Note: "New Yamato-e Discussion Meeting" (Recorded in "Beauty of the Nation," April-May, Showa 3 [1928])*
Schedule | Aug 10 (Sat) 2024-Sep 23 (Mon) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥600; Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion ¥500; High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.hoshun.jp/exh/2024/6.html | ||||
| Venue | Hoshun Yamaguchi Memorial Hall https://www.hoshun.jp | ||||
| Location | 2320 Isshiki, Hayamamachi, Miura-gun, Kanagawa 240-0111 | ||||
| Access | From the East exit of Zushi Station on the JR Yokosuka and Shonan Shinjuku lines, take the Keikyu bus #12 towards Hayama or #11 towards Hayama Fukushi Bunka Kaikan and get off at Sangaoka. The venue is 3 minute walk from there. From the South exit of Zushi・Hayama Station on the Keikyu Zushi line, take the Keikyu bus #12 towards Hayama or #11 towards Hayama Fukushi Bunka Kaikan and get off at Sangaoka. The venue is 3 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 046-875-6094 | ||||
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