Splendid Views of Edo～Snow, Moon and Flowers

Superb views of Japan drawn on Ukiyo-e by masters such as Hiroshige and Hokusai

People are fascinated by the magnificent scenery as before and now, people in the Edo period also seemed to love the magnificent scenery.

Utagawa Hiroshige “The Saru-hashi Bridge in Kai Province” (Exhibited in the 2nd term)

In the latter half of the Edo period, geographical books illustrating famous places along with their histories were published, and an innumerous amount of ukiyo-e works showing picturesque landscapes from Edo and all parts of Japan was created.

Utagawa Sadahide “Cherry Blossoms in Miyozaki Presure Quarters near Yokohama New Port of Kanagawa” (Exhibited in the 2nd term)

Artists depicted a wide range of scenery, from seasonal spectacles to unexplored regions and even temples overlooking the secular world from upon a cliff. Furthermore, they used imaginary viewpoints that looked down from the sky, and drew “landscape no one saw”.

Utagawa Hiroshige “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces: Naruto Whirlpools at Awa Province “ (Exhibited in the 1st term)

Utagawa Kuniyoshi “One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets : Ōe no Chisato” (Exhibited in the 1st term)

In the Edo period when it was difficult to go to sightseeing spots far away, people must have admired watching the beautiful scenery depicted in ukiyo-e.

Please enjoy Japanese magnificent scenery drawn by great masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

Details

Event Name	Splendid Views of Edo～Snow, Moon and Flowers
Venue	Ota Memorial Museum of Art
Dates	February 3, 2017 – March 26, 2017
Note	【1st Term】 2017, February 3rd~26th 【2nd Term】 2017, March 3rd~26th ※Works change between two terms. 【closed】 February 6, 13, 20, 27～28 March 1～2, 6, 13, 21
Open Hours	10:30 – 17:30 *Last admission untill 17:00.
Admission	Adult: 700 yen University and High school students: 500 yen Junior High school students and below: Free
Address	1-10-10 Jingu-mae Shibuyaku Tokyo
Contact	03-3403-0880