Schedule of exhibitions 2020 – 2021
Session
April 12, 2019- May 19, 2019
The custom of drinking tea was boosted into culture because of the tea ceremony. A tea ceremony uses a wide range of artworks such as painting, writing, ceramics, lacquerware, and metal ware. This exhibition will introduce you to the world of the tea ceremony and its profound influence on the appreciation and creation of artworks in Japan.
Session
May 24, 2019 – July 7, 2019
The Museum Yamato Bunkakan’s collection is characterized by its high quality and impeccable balance curated by art historian Yukio Yashiro. This exhibition will introduce a part of the collection, focusing on archaeological relics and paintings that have been re-evaluated in recent studies.
Session
July 12, 2019 – August 18, 2019
Through the ages, humanity has always wished for happiness and prosperity, and that desire has been expressed in various designs. In the Yuan and Ming eras, with the advanced development of handicraft techniques such as ceramics and lacquerware, the variety of patterns increased dramatically. We invite you to experience the charm of such brilliant crafts.
Session
August 27, 2019 – September 29, 2019
The depiction of trees is eminent in Oriental art. Green leaves, autumn leaves, and withering branches are not only images pertaining to the seasons but also symbols of life or representative of the ideal course of life. This exhibition will introduce art that represents trees from China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan.
Session
October 5, 2019 – November 17, 2019
The grounds of a temple or shrine are a sanctuary that has been protected for generations as a place of prayer. This exhibition has assembled paintings that allow you to view the changing landscape of such grounds over the years against their natural backdrop of mountains and rivers.
Session
November 22, 2019 – December 25, 2019
An art form that flourished during the Edo period, the term “merriment painting” refers to the portrayal of people seeking pleasure at red-light districts and banquets. This exhibition displays a compilation of merriment paintings including the Hikone and Matsuura screens, renowned as masterpieces, and other artifacts such as vessels used at such banquets.
Session
January 5, 2020 – February 16, 2020
When it is time to greet a new year, the harsh winter season slowly changes. Representatives of flowers in early spring are plum and cherry blossoms. In this exhibition, special artwork submitted for the museum’s collection, along with artworks that feature these spring flowers are exhibited.
Session
February 21, 2020 – April 5, 2020
In East Asia, vegetables, fruits, and seafood are often portrayed in paintings and crafts as a way of expressing a longing for happiness and a secluded life. Please enjoy the various expressions of vegetables, fruits, and seafood found in Oriental art.
