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SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art, Jan. 30-Aug. 1, 2021
“Shiki: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art” considers the aesthetic expression of the seasons in Japan.
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Highlights of the Collection: Pink Kimono
Created in the mid-twentieth century, this floral, silken kimono was likely intended as a dressing gown for women in the West.
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The Highlights of the Collection: Noh Theater Robe
The robe is decorated with wisteria flowers and fans with maple leaves, motifs dating back to the Heian period (c. 794–1185 CE) and associated with feminine refinement, elegance, and sensitivity.
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The Floating World of Video Games
Ukiyo-e and video games both went through a similar artistic evolution. Like ukiyo-e, video games have grown in cultural value.
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Interns’ Show: Ancient & Modern Japan, Opening Mar. 21, Gallery 112
As Western influence grew in the 20th century, the Japanese incorporated foreign styles into their art. This show, curated by Gallery interns, opens at Gallery 112, 3/21 @ 5:30 pm .
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