March 2021 - Masterpieces of Japanese Culture

Rural Cottage in Early Spring, by Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Rural Cottage in Early Spring, by Tawaraya Sōtatsu <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sotatsu_Facher.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”yes” data-elementor-lightbox-title=”Rural Cottage in Spring”> <img width=”1024″ height=”704″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sotatsu_Facher.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sotatsu_Facher.jpg?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sotatsu_Facher.jpg?resize=300%2C206&ssl=1 300w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sotatsu_Facher.jpg?resize=150%2C103&ssl=1 150w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sotatsu_Facher.jpg?resize=768%2C528&ssl=1 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px” /> </a> A work depicting spring in a rural mountain village. At the art studio called “Tawara-ya” which is said to have […]

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‘Sekiya’ and ‘Miotsukushi’ from The Tale of Genji, by Tawaraya Sōtatsu

Paintings

‘Sekiya’ and ‘Miotsukushi’ from The Tale of Genji, by Tawaraya Sōtatsu Sekiya (right screen) Miotsukushi (left screen) The Tale of Genji, written by the court lady Murasaki Shikibu (973? -1014) in the Heian period, was read by the wealthy citizens in the Edo period as one of the cultures to be acquired. The increasing interest

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Plum Blossoms and Birds, by Kanō Eitoku

Paintings

Plum Blossoms and Birds, by Kanō Eitoku <figure> <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EITOKU_Flowers-birds_JUKO-IN.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”yes” data-elementor-lightbox-title=”Eitoku Plum Blossoms and Birds”> <img width=”1024″ height=”317″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EITOKU_Flowers-birds_JUKO-IN-1024×317.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EITOKU_Flowers-birds_JUKO-IN.jpg?resize=1024%2C317&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EITOKU_Flowers-birds_JUKO-IN.jpg?resize=300%2C93&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EITOKU_Flowers-birds_JUKO-IN.jpg?resize=150%2C46&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EITOKU_Flowers-birds_JUKO-IN.jpg?resize=768%2C238&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EITOKU_Flowers-birds_JUKO-IN.jpg?resize=1536%2C475&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EITOKU_Flowers-birds_JUKO-IN.jpg?w=2000&ssl=1 2000w” sizes=”(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px” /> </a> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> This painting is placed at Juko-in Temple in Kyoto and is said to

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View of Nihonbashi itchōme Street, by Utagawa Hiroshige

Paintings, Ukiyoe-wood block printing, Utagawa Hiroshige

View of Nihonbashi itchōme Street, by Utagawa Hiroshige View of Nihonbashi ichōme One of the works of the “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo ” series, by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). To the right of the screen, Shirokiya, a kimono shop, and Tokyoan, a soba shop stand in line. In the middle of the street, a

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Nihonbashi Bridge and Edobashi Bridge, by Utagawa Hiroshige

Paintings, Ukiyoe-wood block printing, Utagawa Hiroshige

Nihonbashi Bridge and Edobashi Bridge, by Utagawa Hiroshige <figure> <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/No.043.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”yes” data-elementor-lightbox-title=”Nihonbashi Bridge and Edobashi Bridges”> <img width=”644″ height=”960″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/No.043.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/No.043.jpg?w=644&ssl=1 644w, https://i2.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/No.043.jpg?resize=201%2C300&ssl=1 201w” sizes=”(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px” /> </a> <figcaption>Nihonbashi Bridge and Edobashi Bridges</figcaption> </figure> One of the works of the “<a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/paintings/hiroshiges-one-hundred-famous-views-edo”>One Hundred Famous Views of Edo</a> ” series, by

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Sunrise at Kanda Myōjin Shrine, by Utagawa Hiroshige

Paintings, Ukiyoe-wood block printing, Utagawa Hiroshige

Sunrise at Kanda Myōjin Shrine, by Utagawa Hiroshige <figure> <a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/No.010.jpg” data-elementor-open-lightbox=”yes” data-elementor-lightbox-title=”Sunrise at Kanda Myōjin Shrine”> <img width=”646″ height=”960″ src=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/No.010.jpg” alt=”” loading=”lazy” srcset=”https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/No.010.jpg?w=646&ssl=1 646w, https://i1.wp.com/www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/No.010.jpg?resize=202%2C300&ssl=1 202w” sizes=”(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px” /> </a> <figcaption>Sunrise at Kanda Myōjin Shrine</figcaption> </figure> One of the works of the “<a href=”https://www.masterpiece-of-japanese-culture.com/paintings/hiroshiges-one-hundred-famous-views-edo”>One Hundred Famous Views of Edo</a> ” series, by

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