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The Dapper, The Seductive – Top Stars of Edo Glamour
MOA Museum of Art
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Toyokuni Utagawa, Syaraku Tosyusai, Utamaro Kitagawa, Hokusai Katsushika, Moronobu Hishikawa et al.
The Edo period flourished with cultural proliferation in major cities, where townspeople enjoyed themselves, notably in theaters and red light districts among other leisurely preoccupations. Some theatrical troupes rose to fame, producing their star actors who became known widely. Famous troupes included the Nakamura-za, Morita-za, and Ichimura-za from Edo. Meanwhile, houses of courtesans boasted mistresses who were intelligent and sophisticated on top of being beautiful.
The heightened interest in these amusement opportunities drew attention of seasoned painters, such as Tōshūsai Sharaku, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Katsushika Hokusai, who abundantly produced ukiyoes of popular figures such as kabuki actors, talked-about courtesans, and well-reputed waitresses at tea houses. The Museum presents an exhibition from its collection, showcasing the superlative aesthetics of the Edo fashion, offering a glimpse of superstars from the period.
The heightened interest in these amusement opportunities drew attention of seasoned painters, such as Tōshūsai Sharaku, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Katsushika Hokusai, who abundantly produced ukiyoes of popular figures such as kabuki actors, talked-about courtesans, and well-reputed waitresses at tea houses. The Museum presents an exhibition from its collection, showcasing the superlative aesthetics of the Edo fashion, offering a glimpse of superstars from the period.
Schedule | Apr 23 (Fri) 2021-Jun 8 (Tue) 2021 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1760; University and High School Students ¥1100; Seniors 65 & Over ¥1540; Junior High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 2 Companion free | ||||
| Venue | MOA Museum of Art https://www.moaart.or.jp/eng_work/  | ||||
| Location | 26-2 Momoyama-cho, Atami-shi, Shizuoka 413-8511 | ||||
| Access | 5 minutes by taxi from JR Atami Station; From JR Atami Station, take the Izu Tokai bus towards MOA Museum of Art and get off at MOA Museum of Art. | ||||
| Phone | 0557-84-2511 | ||||
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