“Castles - The Traces of Warriors’ Dreams”
Himeji City Museum of Art
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While castles are symbols of military defense, their existence as form so of unique architecture has enchanted many painters. In the warring period of the Edo era artists depicted battles of the age, while others captured them as symbols of famed lands, or sought out romance in their ruins and beauty in their complex terracing of walls and roofing. This exhibition highlights the work of artists from the early modern era and their homages to the iconic fortresses as realized in Ukiyo-e, nihonga and oil painting. This exhibition is also accompanied by a showcase of work to commemorate 50 years since the death of nihonga artist Bisen Fukuda and his unique field of painting.
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Lecture - Exhibition Introduction
Date: 22nd February(Sat) 14:00-
Venue: 2F Lecture Hall
Admission: Free
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[Image: Yoshitora Utagawa “Attack by Flooding / Attack by Flooding at Akamatsu”]
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Schedule
from February 11, 2014 at 10:00 to March 27, 2014 at 17:00