2008 Autumn Special Exhibition
"Yamato Magnificence: Kawabata Yasunari and Yasuda Yukihiko"
The author Kawabata Yasunari (1899-1972), the first Nobel prize-winning Japanese, wrote many masterworks beginning with Snow Country (Yukiguni). Meanwhile, the painter Yasuda Yukihiko (1884-1978) established historic neoclassical painting in Japan and created a stunning world of elegance. Although in different fields, both men were highly influenced by the life and works of the Zen priest Ryokan (1758-1831). Yasuda, one of the foremost scholars of Ryokan, devoted his life to the study of this cleric, while Kawabata referred to Ryokan in his acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize in literature, making the spirituality of this early modern priest known to the world.
This exhibition examines the exchange of twenty-four years between author and painter and the works of art they cherished. Many calligraphic works by Ryokan will also be exhibited. The pure spirit that inspired them will deeply impress those who see this exhibit.
- DATE:
- Sep.2 (Tue.) ~ Dec.14 (Sun.)
- HOUR:
- 10:00~17:00 (Enter by 16:00)
- CLOSED:
- Mondays (Closed on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday.)
- FEES:
1,000 (Adults) / 800 (Univ. & hi. sch. stus.) / 300 (Jr. hi. & elmt. sch. stus.)- ACCESS:
- 50-min. from JR Ishiyama Stn. on Teisan Bus Line.
30-min. from the Ritto I.C or Kusatsu Tanakami I.C.
40-min. from Mibuno I.C, 15-min. from Shigaraki I.C. by car.
The bus tour from Osaka and Kyoto directry to MIHO MUSEUM by JTB Sunrise Tours are available.
