SAMUEL Aurélie.
At the Court of Prince Genji: A Thousand Years of Japanese Imagination.
Gallimard
Regular price
€35,00
| N° d'inventaire | 30125 |
| Format | 19.5 x 27 |
| Détails | 208 p., illustrated, paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2023 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782072929670 |
Written in the 11th century by the poet Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji is considered the most representative work of classical Japanese literature. This work, evoking the refinements of the imperial court during the Heian period (794-1185) through the epic love story of Prince Hikaru Genji, bears witness to a rich artistic period marked by the emergence of women's literature.
Painters, poets, calligraphers, ceramists, artisans, and, from the 20th century onward , manga artists, all drew inspiration from this seminal work of Japanese culture. The Tale of Genji scrolls woven by Master Itarô Yamaguchi, the exhibition's major pieces, showcase the legacy of traditional craftsmanship and the incredible technical mastery of the Kyoto weaver; the precision of the details, the delicate color variations, and the subtle transparency effects invite us to dive into the heart of the novel, into this ancient Japan that is still too little known.
Painters, poets, calligraphers, ceramists, artisans, and, from the 20th century onward , manga artists, all drew inspiration from this seminal work of Japanese culture. The Tale of Genji scrolls woven by Master Itarô Yamaguchi, the exhibition's major pieces, showcase the legacy of traditional craftsmanship and the incredible technical mastery of the Kyoto weaver; the precision of the details, the delicate color variations, and the subtle transparency effects invite us to dive into the heart of the novel, into this ancient Japan that is still too little known.
Painters, poets, calligraphers, ceramists, artisans, and, from the 20th century onward , manga artists, all drew inspiration from this seminal work of Japanese culture. The Tale of Genji scrolls woven by Master Itarô Yamaguchi, the exhibition's major pieces, showcase the legacy of traditional craftsmanship and the incredible technical mastery of the Kyoto weaver; the precision of the details, the delicate color variations, and the subtle transparency effects invite us to dive into the heart of the novel, into this ancient Japan that is still too little known.