"Beauty Paintings From the Insei Period" Exhibition

Nara National Museum

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Paintings produced in the Insei period, an era that overlaps the late Heian period and the early Kamakura period, were founded based on Buddhist ideology and In and Nyouin aesthetics.
During the Shirakawa period, many Buddhist paintings were composed dynamically with beautiful colors. On the other hand, gorgeous and delicate Buddhist paintings and picture scrolls were popular during the Toba period. During the Goshirakawa period, many paintings reflected the chaos of an era that occurred between the Heian and Kamakura periods.
This exhibition features excellent paintings, picture scrolls, Hakubyouzu images, decorated calligraphies, sculptures, and crafts that revive the gorgeous beauty prevalent in the era. In addition, the exhibition introduces Buddhist painters called Ebusshi, Eshi and Nohitsu.
*Exhibiting at East and West new buildings

Lecture to the public:
September 1st (Sat) 13:30-15:00
Takashi Hamada "An aesthetic sense of Insei period"

September 15th (Sat) 13:30-15:00
Ryoji Kajitani "A painting in Insei period, color and form"

September 29th (Sat) 13:30-15:00
Shigeru Matsubara "A decoration of calligraphy paper and impressive letters in Insei period"
*Seats are limited to 200 for each lecture

Art Talk:
September 16th (Sun) 14:00-15:30
Natsuki Kitazawa "Insei period painting for beginners"

[Image: "National Treasure: Kujyaku Myo-o Zu (1 screen)" (Heian period: 12th Century) 159.5x74.5cm Kenpon-Chakushoku Courtesy of Tokyo National Museum]