Month: October 2018

The National Museum of Western Art

Rubens and the Birth of the Baroque will be held at the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo from October 16 (Tue) 2018 to January 20 (Sun) of 2019. Since the media exhibition was held on 15th October, I will tell you the situation.

Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), a painter representing 17th century baroque art.
Dramatic composition with a lot of movement, brilliant color, abundant and fascinating nudity expression. Rubens, who was sent with the highest compliment of "King of Painters as King's Painter" by those who were fascinated by the style, was able to bring its name to other countries.

Although Rubens set up the workshop in Antwerpenand,Belgium,and made the base of its activities as the base of its activities, but it is not well known in Japan that he spent in Italy for 8 years immediately after being independent as a painter. Rubens absorbed various expressions in Venice and Mantova, especially in Rome, and established a style of painting, and developed it after returning home.

This exhibition focuses on the relationship between Rubens and Italy and attempts to unravel the secret of its creation. We exhibited a total of 71 works by Rubens and ancient art, Italian artists, and we will explore how Rubens got inspiration and gave it from Italian works.

Chapter 1 The World of Rubens

This exhibition consists of seven parts. Works are displayed by theme, not time series, and Rubens and Italy, we will explore the source of that idea from bidirectional exchanges. In this chapter which will be the introduction, his representative portrait works are exhibited, you can see the features of the technique greedily absorbing the Italian style and the love affection to the family.

This is a work "Portrait of Clara Serena Rubens" . It depicts the eldest daughter Clara Serena born with the first wife Isabella Brant. Although the background and the collar part are roughly caught, the expression is drawn very carefully and the composition taking the face of the model directly in front is also impressive.
Clara was about 5 years old at this time, but then died at the young age of 12 years old. Rubens loved Clara and seems to have portrayed her portraits many times even after she died.

Chapter 2 Past traditions

In the second chapter, entitled "Past tradition", we introduce Rubens' works, as well as replications of Venetians by ancient sculptures and Rubens.

"Death of Seneca" is a work depicting the end of Seneca, a philosopher who was ordered to commit suicide under suspicion of a conspiracy to the emperor Nero, as the subject said. Seneca in the picture is based on the famous ancient sculpture in the Louvre museum, and Rubens which saw this sculpture in Rome has left six drawings. It can be said to be a good example of the results of classical learning by Rubens.

Chapter 3 Saints as Heroes – Religious Painting and Baroque

During his stay in Italy, Rubens painted religious paintings in Mantua, Genoa and Rome. Rubens&#39. His religious painting, which showed an ideal body image like ancient sculpture, fascinated the young generation and showed the greatest innovation in Rome after Caravaggio.

In chapter 3, Rubens' religious paintings are displayed together with the works that influenced him and the works he influenced .

Rubens' masterpiece "Martyrdom of St. Andrew" first came to Japan. This work was donated to the chapel of the Royal Hospital of Santandres de los Flamencos in Madrid and it seems to be very valuable thing to appreciate rarely.

"Martyrdom of Saint Andere" depicts the martyrdom of Saint Andrew, described in the "Golden Legend" of Jacobos de Worragine. Saint Andrew, cruised by the Roman governor, taught to the crowd of 20 thousands who surround him. The crowd threatened to angrily thrust the governor down from the cross, but Andrew declined to descend from the cross as he lived, and ascended by casting pray as it was.

Saint Andrew looking up to the heavens above which one light shines, angels flying to Andrew from the dark sky, people crying something and appealing. It is extremely dramatic, and the depiction of realism with dynamic feeling approaches to my heart.

Chapter 4 The Power of Myths 1 – Hercules and Male Nude

Rubens who was fascinated by famous sculpture "Hercules of Farnese" and learned its shaping deeply. His imagination was demonstrated most vividly, especially when drawing a mythical world. In this chapter, a lot of male nude by Rubens and Italian painters after Rubens are exhibited.

Chapter 5 The Power of Myths 2 Venus and Female Nude

On the other hand, this chapter features a nude that depicts the ideal woman beauty symbolized by Venus. When drawing Venus it was also Rubens who took the form of ancient sculpture, but in the later years it began to draw a plump woman that symbolizes more realistic and fertile.

Chapter 6 Pencil Frenzy

Brilliant colors and quick brush usage that gives it to the screen. The 17th century artist theorist Bellori explained Rubens' paintings with the word "painter's enthusiasm" . In Chapter 6, we take up paintings such as battle scenes in which the character of such Rubens art was expressed in the most obvious way, and focus on its characteristics.

"The Fall of Phaeton" painted around 1605 during my stay in Italy. The sun of Apollo, the sun god, a painting capturing the moment when Paeton’s tanks receive lightning from the supreme god Jupiter and Paeton is about to fall. The cloaking cloak, the mane of the standing horse, the lightning running in the sky enhance the violent dynamism of the whole screen.

Chapter 7 Allegorical and Allegorical Tales

Rubens was a succeeded highly educated diplomat . Rubens took advantage of its cultural knowledge and knowledge and often painted allegorical figures that used a combination of symbols. In the final chapter, Rubens' mythological theme with alleged gimmicks is displayed along with ancient sculptures.

"Mars and Rare Sylwia" depicting scenes where Military God Mars looks at the shrine maiden Rae Sirwia who protects the fire of the West Temple. It is famous that twins born between Rare Sylwia and Mars grew and became Romulus and Romulus with Rome.

Rubens usually makes a bold change to the traditional interpretation, as the stage of this work is a temple, whereas Rare Sylwia who went to draw water usually is fucked by Mars in the forest. At the same time, however, Rubens also shows that it is very precisely taken into account the ancient literature on this myth, such as Cupid and Mars' weapons and feet clouds that cloak the cloak's hem.

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"I think that Rubens' work is reflected very well in his work, generous, loving and great, I feel that his figure is also bleeding out of paintings A biographer described him as "Maestoso Umano (dignified person) and at the same time it is full of humanity", but in fact Rubens expressed a very deep affection for family members and friends He was a pouring person. "

That is what I talked about, as an art historian and Mr. Anna bio Bianco, supervisor of this exhibition.

"In addition, when Rubens was asked" What are you from? ", He said that" I am a world citizen. "Well these words have come to be used now, but in the 17th century Rubens thought so that at the point of time.Though it was the owner of the idea he advanced and I understood the wonderfulness of fraternity, it can be understood from this remark.In this exhibition, I hope to focus on human nature and enjoy it. "

Called "King of painters", I will unravel the painting and humanity of the master who built one era in relation to Italy.
"Rubens exhibition – the birth of baroque" is held until January 20, 2019 (Sunday).
Why do not you visit this opportunity?

Summary

Exhibition name	Rubens and the Birth of the Baroque
Dates	October 16 (Tuesday) 2018 to January 20 (Sunday) 2019 9: 30 ~ 17: 30 Every Friday and Saturday: 9: 30-20: 00 (9: 30 ~ 17: 30 on 17th November) ※ Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time
closing day	Mondays (Except 24 December and 14 January) and 28 December－1 January, 15 January
Venue	The National Museum of Western Art The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo 7-7 Ueno-Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0007 JAPAN
Admission fee	General: Adults 1,600 yen,college students,1,200 yen, high school students 800 yen Group: Adults 1,400 yen, college students 1,000 yen, high school students 600 yen ※Junior high school and younger children admitted free of charge. ※Visitors with physical disabilities admitted free with one accompanying adult (ID required). ※Group purchase: more than 20 people.
Official site	http://www.tbs.co.jp/rubens2018/english/

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The Ueno Royal Museum

Johannes Vermeer (1632-75), the Dutch painter who represents the Dutch Golden Age. There are scarcity style and rareness that the existing works are said to be only 35 points, boasting immovable popularity both in Japan and abroad.

Making the Difference : Vermeer and Dutch Art; which is held at the Ueno Royal Museum from October 5, 2018 (Friday) to February 3, 2019 (Sunday) is a project in which nine of his works come to Japan. this is the largest Vermeer exhibition in the history of japanese art exhibition (during terms some works would be replaced).

Since I participated in the press exhibition , I will tell you how that was.

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Audio guide and booklet

In this exhibition, audio guides are provided for free of charge to all visitors.

In addition, this booklet is also provided for free, commentary on all 49 exhibited works of this exhibition is included.

These items help us understanding the backgrounds of the paintings.

A masterpiece of the 17th century Dutch painting

This exhibition consists of six chapters, and chapters 1 to 5 are exhibited with works of the 17th century’s Dutch painters.

From quiet religious paintings to the paintings capturing the daily lives of the people of the Dutch city at that time, works of a wide range of genres are exhibited. Although each theme is different, each work closely depicts the target object.

The building in the painting does not exist in real, but when standing in front of this painting, I feel like to be drawn into the building.

On the left of the picture is Old Woman Reading. In this painting, we colud see the writings on the pages which the old lady reading.

These two works are paired. A woman is reading a letter written by a man .

Although it seems like happy lovers in the first sight, knowing the meanings put in the gestures and underlying paintings of the works, the relationship between the two people emerges. Please listen and read voice guide and brochure.

It is also known that this work is fully influenced by Vermeer. You can find many things in common with Vermeer’s works such as the room that is the backgrounds of these works and the yellow jacket of a woman.

Vermeer room

Chapter 6 is developed in Vermeer room; where only Vermeer’s works are exhibited.

It is a luxurious space where you can view works of Vermeer, which are usually held in main museums of Europe and the United States.

Among them, the remarkable work is The Milkmaid ; which is known as one of the representative works of Vermeer. In this exhibition it is possible to appreciate at a very close distance.

Although we tends to pay attention to the person who stands in the center, when look at the details, it shows the particles of light by stipple drawing, draws dirt and stains on the wall one by one, Vermeer observes the target in a fine detail then put it on the canvas.

The Wine Glass is first public in Japan.

Women’s images on the walls and stained glass suggest the man’s temptation for the lady, and urge women to pay attention.

Like this, in the Dutch painting of this era, there seems to be a lot of things in the picture showing moral meaning and admonition.

Attention to limited-time exhibition

Among the work of Vermeer, Girl with the Red Hat is displayed from October 5th to December 20th, 2018, The Procuress will be displayed from January 9th to February 3, 2019. Please check the work you wanted see beforehand and be careful not to miss it.

I can feel the bright light in the dark room in this work. Although this work is much smaller in size than other works, red and vermeer blue take our attentiion. First public in Japan.

The Procuress is one of the earliest works of Vermeer and is the first　genre painting he drawn. First public in Japan.

Check out! Souvenirs

A German-born toy · Playmobil reproduces The Milkmaid!

In the museum shop, there are many other items unique to this exhibition, so please check every corner.

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Although a large number of visitors are expected to visit, this exhibition introduces a specified date admission system to relieve waiting time. Please have a look at the largest Vermeer exhibition in the history of the Japanese art exhibition.

Outline of the exhibition

Exhibition name	Making the Difference : Vermeer and Dutch Art
Term	October 5, 2018 (Friday) to February 3 (Sunday) 2019 ※ Closed on December 13 (Thursday).
Venue	The Ueno Royal Museum (Ueno Park 1-2, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Opening hours	9: 30 ~ 20: 30 (Admission is 30 minutes before closing, there are days when opening and closing hours are different)
Specified date admission system	We are sorry to tell you that the tickets for Vermeer exhibition cannot be purchased outside of Japan.While “Multi-copy machines” in Seven-Eleven stores in Japan sell the tickets, with your date/time of your visited selected, all these services are only available in Japanese.Meanwhile, the tickets will be available at the box office at the venue during the exhibition term. Please note that walk-up ticket are available, only if there’s any left. advance ticket General 2500 yen, university · high school student 1,800 yen, middle school · elementary school student 1000 yen, preschool children are free. walk-up ticket advance ticket　+200 japanese yen
Official website	http://www.ueno-mori.org/informations/article?category=topics&id=887853
Information dial	0570 – 008 – 035 (9: 00 – 20: 00)

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Tokyo National Museum

From Tuesday, October 2, 2018 to Sunday, December 9, 2018, the Tokyo National Museum holds a The Buddhist Sculptures of Daiho’onji, Kyoto: Masterpieces by Kaikei and Jokei . Since the exhibition was held on October 1st, I will tell you the situation.

During the Kamakura period, the ancient temple of Shingon Buddhist school called Daiho’onji,, which was requested by Giku Shonin in 1220. As there is Senbon Street crossing Kyoto to the north and south, it is familiar to the name of "Senbon Shakado" and has gathered a wide range of faiths from aristocrats to common people as the center of Buddha faith.
It is designated as a national treasure and its main hall, which has escaped numerous warfare including Onin’s turbulence, and also known as having a married couple and hypocrites such as husband and wife as birthplace of "Okame".

The principal image is the Seated Shaka Nyorai (Sakyamuni Buddha) created by the Gyokai that is one of the pupil of Kaikei. And, it is the ten great disciple statues, which is the work of the last years of Kaikei , who stands in that Buddha's Buddha Seated. In this exhibition, a lot of masterpieces of 'Kei party' transmitted to Daiho’onji are gatherd.

Exhibition landscape

The exhibition is held at the Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan Special 3-4 rooms. A special exhibition "Marcel · Duchamp and Japanese art" (10/2 ~ 12/9) is held in the 1st and 2nd room of the same building, and the fact that two exhibitions are performed adjacently at the same time . Unlike Dushan's exhibition hall where contemporary art works line up, this place is filled with a serene atmosphere where Buddha statue releases, and its contrast is also interesting.

The Buddhist Sculptures of Daiho’onji, Kyoto: Masterpieces by Kaikei and Jokei is composed of three parts,in the first part; The History and Treasures of Daiho’onji —Daiho’onji Temple and Kitano Kyo’odo Hall , the main temple designated as a national treasure as the oldest wooden building in Kyoto (Kyoto city) and its history are introduced.

Kitano Kyo’odo Hall is a Buddhist temple built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu near Daiho’onji, then was the largest monument in Kyoto City. In the wooden temple it was quite lively such as the Kitano Manbukyokai, led by successive generals Muromachi was done, but the cultural properties and sutra etc. which had been dismantled under the influence of the separation of God and Buddha, It was transferred.

In the first chapter, items of Kitano Kyo’odo Hall, including the Buddha statue of the Heian period, are displayed, and the appearance of the past day is notified as it is now.

Following Creation of a Sacred Place —The Flourishing of Belief in Sakyamuni Buddha , The principal image; Seated Shaka Nyorai (Sakyamuni Buddha); and Ten major disciples of Buddha, which are now set separately in the temple, are displayed in the same space. It is the first time that Seated Shaka Nyorai (Sakyamuni Buddha) and ten great disciple statues, which are open to the public several times a year, are released outside the temple.

In the first half of the thirteenth century when Daiho’onji was built, the revelations of "the last law" (era when enlightenment ceased) were felt strongly due to repeated war. Giku Shonin tried to create a place to save people living the world of the last law by building a Buddha who always lives in this world and tells people how to preach.

The center of the third chapter Roku Kannon Bosatsu (Six manifestations of Avalokitesvara) and Higo Jokei
is the Roku Kannon Bosatsu (Six manifestations of Avalokitesvara); made by Higo Jokei. The appearance of six-sounding lined with dark, burning crimson backgrounds is a spectacular one. Roku Kannon is a Buddha who rescues people from the Roku-do(six way) such as hell roads and hungry roads.

The vivid real existence that this statue has makes us feel the desperate idea and wish that people requested from Buddha in the world of the last law.

Exhibition work introduction

Daiho’onji is in the center of Kyoto but escaped from the war. To that end, many cultural properties that were contained in the surrounding old temples were gathered in Daiho’onji. Among them, this is a masterpiece of the Heian period "Senju Kannon Bodhisattva Statue". Representation of clothing called transverse wave clothing under the knee was prevalent in the early Heian period, which also shows that this work is before the establishment of Daiho’onji.

Seated Shaka Nyorai (Sakyamuni Buddha) is the secret Buddha of the Daiho’onji. The image height is 89.3 centimeters (about 3 scale), below the back seen the signature “Hogan Gyokai”, and I know that this work was made when the Gyokai was in the priesthood named “Hogan”.

The appearance likeness appears in the cheek flushing sideways, the eyed tail rising crisply, etc. In its powerful expression, I feel that I started exploring my style after the death of his master, Kaiun.

In the Roku Kannon Bosatsu, there are relatively few examples Jundei Kannon. It is a statue of a woman embodying the heart of mercy. It was revealed that the signature of “Higo Bettou Jyokei” was found in the statue, and it is a masterpiece of Jyokei, a skillful a sculptor of Buddhist images of the next generation. In addition, Roku Kannon Bosatsu are made of Kaya (one kinds of the conifer), this is because he is conscious of the “Danzo”; originally made of sandalwood.

I am amazed by the expression of very detailed details, such as the soft texture of the tied hair and the depiction of the clothes that scratch the air. Please come to the venue and enjoy the sculpture!

It is also a big feature that the backlight and the pedestal are left as they are at the beginning of the image. Especially light hunting (one that embodies the light emitted by Buddha) is fragile because it is brittle, and it is very rare that things at the beginning of the image are completely left.

Also, Roku Kannon Bosatsu are displayed with a backlight till until October 28 (Sunday), from October 30 (Tue) of the late period, the backlight would be removed, and you can appreciate its appearance as close as possible. It is an opportunity to enjoy the charm of Kannon from an angle different from usual, such as gently curved back and patterns of garment of elegant back.

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Outline of the exhibition

Exhibition name	The Buddhist Sculptures of Daiho’onji, Kyoto: Masterpieces by Kaikei and Jokei
Term	October 2 (Tue) – December 9 (Sun) in 2018
Venue	Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park 13-9, Taito-ku) Heiseikan Special 3rd and 4th rooms
Opening hours	9: 30 ~ 17: 00 ※ Friday · Saturday, October 31 (Wednesday), November 1 (Thu) until 21:00 ※ Admission until 30 minutes before closing
closed day	Monday ※However, October 8 (Monday · congratulation) is open, closed on October 9 (Tue) closed
Admission fee	General day 1400 yen group 1200 yen College Student Day 1000 yen Group 800 yen High school student day 800 yen group 600 yen ※ Free from junior high school students ※Groups of 20 or more ※ Persons with disabilities and their carers are free (Presentation of handicapped persons with disabilities when entering)
TEL	03-5777-8600
Exhibition official website	https://artexhibition.jp/kaikei-jokei2018/outline-en/

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