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Tag Archives: Japanese Art
Surimono and Poetry
The genre of Japanese woodblock prints known as surimono is characterised by the harmonious combination of poetry and image. Surimono were produced specifically for private use, not for sale in the market, to exchange as gifts on special occasions, particularly … Continue reading
Object Spotlight: Japanese gunpowder flask with figures in Portuguese dress
This lacquered wood gunpowder flask (kayaku-ire) was produced in Japan. It is artistic in form but with an important practical use. The flask gives a useful insight into a fascinating … Continue reading
Hiroshige’s Japan: Views of Mount Fuji
15 November 2016 to 26 March 2017 Gallery 29 | Admission Free Mount Fuji, an active volcano and Japan’s highest mountain, has long been praised by poets and depicted by artists for its beautiful shape and sacred status. In the … Continue reading
Monkey Tales: Apes and Monkeys in Asian Art
Exhibition dates: 14 Jun 2016 to 30 Oct 2016 Gallery 29 | Admission Free 2016 is the Year of the Monkey according to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. While the lunar calendar and its twelve zodiac animals are distinct to … Continue reading
Some Depictions of Fishing in Japan
Fish has been a staple ingredient of the Japanese diet for hundreds of years. A myriad of different species of fish are harvested from the surrounding sea in fishing boats, while the rivers and lakes provide freshwater produce for the … Continue reading
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