"Allure of Watercolor Paintings" Exhibition
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At The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
Media: Painting
Watercolor paintings have a unique clearness and weightlessness. The medium has been incorporated in education, and is a common art expression for everyone. The exhibition focuses the museum's watercolor painting collection which has been a focus for the Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama.
Watercolor painting is a rather new medium that was introduced to the Japanese during the Meiji period from western influences. Yet, the Japanese noticed that the consistency of paint was rather similar to Japanese ink, which was commonly used as an artistic medium. Thus, Japanese painters were quick to incorporate this technique in their artwork.
The exhibition features works by Chu Asai and Tojiro Oshita, who were prominent watercolor painters during the Meiji and Taisho periods, as well as those by Ryusei Kishida and Toshiyuki Hasegawa. From the Showa period, Toshio Nakanishi is an artist that represents a Japanese sensibility. In addition, works by Sam Francis and Tatsuoki Nambata represent the relationship between Japan and the west after WWII.
[Image: Kyokichi Tanaka "Wakayama Castle, Near the Fumei Gates" (1913) Courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama]
Schedule
From 2007-09-11 To 2007-10-08
Artist(s)
Chu Asai, Tojiro Oshita, Itoko Kaminaka, Kyokichi Tanaka, Ryumon Yasuda, Kigai Kawaguchi, Katsushiro Hara, Banka Nonagase et al.
Website
http://www.bijyutu.wakayama-c.ed.jp/exhibition/sui... (Japanese)
Fee
Adults ¥310, College Students ¥210, High School - Junior High - Elementary School Students Free, Foreign Exchange Students Residing in Wakayama Prefecture Free, Seniors - Physically Challenged Free
Venue Hours
From 9:30 To 17:00
Closed on Mondays
Note:If Monday is a National Holiday, the museum will be open on Monday but closed the following Tuesday.
Access
From Wakayama station on the JR line, take the Wakaura-homen bus. 2 minute walk from the Kencho-mae stop.
Address
1-4-14 Fukiage, Wakayama 640-8137
Phone: 073-436-8690 Fax: 073-436-1337
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Venue: The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
Schedule: From 2007-09-11 To 2007-10-08
Address: 1-4-14 Fukiage, Wakayama 640-8137
Phone: 073-436-8690 Fax: 073-436-1337
