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Special Feature Commemorating the 200th Memorial of Ueda Akinari
Renowned for his novel Ugetsu monogatari (Tales of Moonlight and Rain), Ueda Akinari (1734-1809) was a Japanese novelist, poet, and scholar active in the Kamigata region (cities of Kyoto and Osaka). This exhibition brings together Akinari's classical and colloquial literary works as well as the paintings and calligraphies by the many literary figures and painters with whom he associated. This exhibition introduces rich and diverse literary and art world of the latter eighteenth century as seen through the eyes of this unique figure.
Saturday, July 17 to Sunday, August 29, 2010 Special Exhibition Hall >>>for detail Exhibition New Acquisitions
This annual exhibition presents works of art and cultural assets acquired by the Kyoto National Museum in fiscal year 2008 and 2009.
Saturday, July 17 to Sunday, August 29, 2010 Special Exhibition Hall >>>for detail Special Exhibition HASEGAWA TOHAKU: 400th Memorial Retrospective
The master painter of the Momoyama period, Hasegawa Tohaku (1539-1610), was a contemporary of Kano Eitoku, whose works were featured in a major exhibition at the Kyoto National Museum in 2007. This exhibition on Hasegawa Tohaku commemorates the 400th memorial year of his passing and will present many of his masterpieces, including the most popular National Treasure Pine Grove (Tokyo National Museum). We hope you will look forward to what will be the biggest Tohaku exhibition thus far.April 10 to May 9, 2010 Special Exhibition Hall >>>for detail Special Exhibition Treasures of the Habsburg Monarchy: 140th Jubilee of the Friendship Treaty between Austria-Hungary and Japan
This major exhibition traces the splendor of the Habsburg family, which ruled Europe for over six hundred years and whose members were known for their love of the arts. Over one hundred selected works of painting, decorative art, and armor from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest will be exhibited. Noteworthy among these objects will be an Edo-period album consisting of a hundred paintings and a lacquered bookshelf with makie (sprinkled metal design) presented by the Meiji Emperor to King Francis Joseph, which will be returning to and shown in Japan for the first time.January 6 to March 14, 2010 Special Exhibition Hall >>>for detail Commemorating the 750th Anniversary of the Presentation of Rissho ankoku ron Nichiren and the Treasures of the Lotus Sect: The Efflorescent Culture of Kyoto's Townspeople
Lamenting the frequent disasters and a nation at peril, Nichiren, at the age of thirty-nine, authored Rissho Ankoku-ron (the Treatise for Spreading Peace Throughout the Country by Establishing the True Teaching) and presented it to the former regent of the Kamakura government, Hojo Tokiyori (1227-1263, r. 1246-1256). This year marks the 750th anniversary of this event. To commemorate Nichiren's treatise, the Kyoto National Museum will exhibit works from the sixteen head temples of the Nichiren sect in Kyoto.October 10 to November 23, 2009 Special Exhibition Hall >>>for detail On the Trail of Texts Along the Silk Road: The Russian Expedition's Discovery of Manuscripts in Central Asia
The Institute of Oriental Manuscripts at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Saint Petersburg owns approximately 20,000 rare manuscripts and fragmentary segments discovered in Dunhuang and Central Asia by the Russian expedition. These books and records, which were written along the faraway Silk Road over a period covering approximately the fourth to twelfth century, include primarily Buddhist scriptures as well as works in classical Chinese, Tangut, Khotanese, Tokhari, and Sogdian. About 150 exemplary manuscripts selected from the large body of works will be exhibited, many of which will be shown in Japan for the first time.Tuesday, July 14 to Sunday, September 6, 2009 >>>for detail In Commemoration of the 650th Memorial of the Founding Priest Muso: The Treasures of Myoshin-ji Temple
This year marks the 650th memorial of the Zen priest Muso (Kanzan Egen, 1277-1360), the founder of the historic Rinzai Zen monastery Myoshin-ji in Kyoto. This major exhibition of works from the subtemples within the grounds of Myoshinji traces its history from its founding up to the present as well as the Zen culture that flourished there.March 24 to May 10, 2009 >>>for detail
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Emperor's Accession to the Throne Recalling Great Treasures of Court Culture This exhibition of artworks from Kyoto's Imperial Palace commemorates the twentieth anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's enthronement. January 10 to February 22, 2009 >> for Detail Export Lacguer: Reflection of the West in Black and Gold Makie Japan continued to export its lacquerware using the decorative technique of makie ("sprinkled metal design") well into its period of national isolation. As luxury items from the Far East, these objects were highly valued and used to decorate castles throughout Europe. This exhibition traces the history of Japanese makie lacquerware that went outside Japan through masterful works that have been passed down in Europeans collections, starting with that of Marie Antoinette. October 18 (Sat.) to December 7(Sun.), 2008 >> for Detail Commemorating the 120th Memorial of Kawanabe Kyosai Bridge to Modernity:Kyosai's Adventures in Painting The eccentric painter Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) was active from the late Edo to early Meiji period. Trained in ukiyo-e and the orthodox Kano school of painting, Kyosai demonstrated skill in traditional techniques while creating fantastical images. This retrospective presents 135 major works of this artist. "His works are so bizarre, they'll make you want to cry!" April 8 (Tue.) to May 11 (Sun.), 2008 >> for Detail Japan's Encounter with European Ceramics:Dreaming of Missen,Sevres,and Minton European ceramics have gained much attention in Japan in recent years, though the Japanese encounter of these works date back to the early Edo period (1615 1868). This exhibition unravels the tale of this 400-year-old relationship by introducing many amazing ceramic works from various regions throughout Europe. January 5 (Sat.) to March 9 (Sun.), 2008 >> for Detail KANO Eitoku Patronized by the warlords Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the celebrated painter Kano Eitoku (1543-1590) developed an ostentatious style. This major exhibition presents the oeuvre of his works. October 16 (Tue.) to November 18 (Sun.), 2007 >> for Detail Commemorating the Millennium of the Kinpusen Sutras:Fujiwara no Michinaga Courtly Splendor and Pure Land Faith Fujiwara no Michinaga (966-1027), the most powerful regent of the Heian period (794-1185), lived and ruled in a historically and culturally groundbreaking era. This was also a time of spiritual unrest when many looked to Buddhism for salvation. This exhibition commemorates Michinaga's pilgrimage to the sacred mountain Kinpusen and explores the age in which he lived through over 120 works, including Heian court diaries, Buddhist paintings and sculpture. April 24 (Tue.) to May 27 (Sun.), 2007 >> for Detail Sliding Door Panels of The Kyoto Imperial Palace When the buildings of the Kyoto Imperial Palace were constructed in 1855, the most eminent Japanese painters of the time were called upon to paint its interior panel paintings. This exhibition features these masterful works from the Otsune Goten and Ogakumonsho Halls of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. January 6 (Sat.) to February 18 (Sun.), 2007 >> for Detail Kyoto Ware: Ceramic Designs and Techniques of the Capital This special exhibition examines Kyoyaki (Kyoto ware), which represents one of Kyoto's traditional industries, from its inception to recent years, based on recent research. Explore the allure of Kyoto ceramics through representative works by illustrious potters such as Nonomura Ninsei (c. mid-17th century). October 17 (Tue.) to November 26 (Sun.), 2006 >> for Detail Bridging Tradition: The 110th Anniversary Exhibition of the Kyoto National Museum The Kyoto National Museum, which opened in 1897, welcomes its 110th anniversary in 2006. This exhibition traces the history of this museum, which has amassed, researched, and exhibited various objects connected to the ancient capital Kyoto. Highlights include Wind God and Thunder God (National Treasure, Kennin-ji Temple). July 15 (Sat.) to August 27 (Sun.), 2006 >> for Detail Emaki Unrolled: Masterworks of Illustrated Narrative Handscrolls A major exhibition of celebrated emaki (illustrated handsrolls) from the Heian to Edo periods. See National Treasure handscrolls, including The Tale of Genji and Scroll of Frolicking Animals, and enjoy dynamic tales as the year unrolled. April 22 (Sat.) to June 4 (Sun.), 2006 >> for Detail Faith and Syncretism: Saicho and the Treasures of Tendai To celebrate the 1200th anniversary of the founding of the Buddhist Tendai sect, various cultural artifacts from Enryaku-ji and other Tendai temples will be on special display. Explore the wondrous worlds of the founder Saicho and other Tendai masters, Lotus Sutra and Pure Land faith, esoteric images and rituals, and the cult of the Hie Sanno deity through Tendai art. October 8 (Sat.) to November 20 (Sun.), 2005 >> for Detail SAKAMOTO RYOMA A MODREN HERO IN A TIME OF REVOLUTION This year marks 170 years since the birth of the bakumatsu loyalist Sakamoto Ryoma (1835-67). This special exhibition-featuring Ryoma's letters, which are filled with humor and an uninhibited free style-sheds light on the civil strife and Kyoto culture at the end of the Tokugawa era (1615-1868), the age in which Ryoma emerged. July 16 (Sat.) to August 28 (Sun.), 2005 >> for Detail Shohaku Show The Shohaku Show is a major retrospective of the eccentric 18th-century Kyoto painter Soga Shohaku (1730-81). See his masterpieces, which reflect the rebellious spirit that ridiculed the fallacies of contemporary academism prevalent in Edo-period paintings. April 12 (Tues.) to May 15 (Sun.), 2005 >> for Detail The Sacred Letters of Early Sutra -the 50th Anniversary of the Moriya Collection- This year marks the fiftieth year since Yoshitaka Moriya donated his father Kozo Moriya's (1876-1953) outstanding collection of early sutras to the Kyoto National Museum. Known as the Moriya Collection, this set of sutras comprises of more than 268 manuscripts, including one sutra designated a National Treasure, thirty-five Important Cultural Properties, and thirty-seven Important Art Objects. In celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of this notable acquisition, the Kyoto National Museum proudly presents a special exhibition featuring exemplary koshakyo from the Moriya and other collections. October 19 (Tues.) to November 28 (Sun.), 2004 >> for Detail The Sacred World of Shinto Art in Kyoto This exhibition has been divided into five themes to introduce the fascinating world of Shinto art and how it reflected the early faith, belief, and fear of those living in the capital. This is a rare opportunity to explore the beauty and mystique of these divine treasures. August 10 (Tues.) to September 20 (Mon.), 2004 >> for Detail Commemorating the 700th Memorial of Emperor Kameyama Treasures of a Great Zen Temple The NANZENJI Nanzen-ji, the historical head Rinzai Zen temple of the Nanzenji branch, was designated above the Gozan temples (the five major Rinzai Zen monasteries) by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. This exhibition features treasures from this highest-ranking Zen temple, such as the prayer written by Emperor Kameyama (designated a National Treasure) and screen paintings from the Central Hall originally from an imperial palace (National Treasure). April 6 (Tues.) to May 16 (Sun.), 2004 The Art of Star Wars PART II EPISODE I・II+α Please give the world of the Star Wars art which exists in large numbers still more skilled in recent years. January 10(Sat.) to March 7(Sun.),2004 KAZARI IN GOLD -JAPANASE AESTHETICS THROUGH METAL WORK- This exhibition focuses on metal works through the world of decorative arts. Exemplary metal works and related objects from applied art, painting, scupture, and calligraphy, from primitive and ancient to early modern and modern times, are shown to examine the aesthetic concept, kazari. October 11 (Sat.) to November 24 (Mon.),2003 The Art of Star Wars EPISODE IV・V・VI＋α Star Wars has come to Kyoto! See the art of Star Wars through actual models, costumes, and background scenery used for the movie. June 24 (Tues.) to August 31 (Sun.),2003 Treasures of a Sacred Mountain: Kukai and Mount Koya The 1,200-Year Anniversary of Kukai???????????????? Visit to Tang-Dynasty China To commemorate Kukai's historic voyage to China and encounter with esoteric Buddhism 1,200 years ago, this special exhibition presents, on an unprecedented scale, over 160 masterworks of Buddhist art from the collection of the esoteric Shingon Buddhist headquarter, Mount Koya. April 15 (Tues.) to May 25 (Sun.), 2003 Rembrandt Rembrandt Retrospective of Rembrandt`s works. Includes approximately so works from famous Western collections. Cosponsored by the Asahi Shimbun Newspapers and Stichting / Foundation Siebold. November 3 (Sun.), 2002- January 13 (Mon.), 2003 The History and Aesthetics of Tea in Japan This exhibition looks at the 1200-year history of Japanese tea culture, with a focus on the tea implements, paintings, calligraphy, and other objects used in each period. Cosponsored by the Yomiuri Shimbun Newspapers. September 7 (Sat.) - October 14 (Mon.), 2002 Kennin-ji: The Oldest Zen Temple in Kyoto Tawaraya Sotatsu's Wind God and Thunder God (National Treasure), Kaiho Yusho's wall paintings, and other treasures from Kyoto's oldest Zen temple are featured in this eighth hundred year commemorative exhibition in honor of Kennin-ji's founder, Eisai. April 23 (Tue.) - May 19 (Sun.), 2002 500th Anniversary Exhibition Sesshu: Master of Ink and Brush Ink paintings reflecting the life of the Muromachi-period master artist Co-organizer: Mainichi Shimbun March 12 (Tue.) - April 7 (Sun.), 2002 A Visit from Prague: Japanese Art from Czech Museums Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and other works of Japanese art from the National Gallery in Prague and other Czech museums January 12 (Sat.) - February 17 (Sun), 2002 Human Images Masterpieces of Japanese and Chinese art relating to people, including both images of figures and abstract symbols of human presence. October 23 (Tue.) - November 25 (Sun.), 2001 Treasures of Kitano Temmangu Shrine Tuesday, April 10- Sunday, May 13, 2001
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