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Fukuda Animals on Parade
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The term ‘zoological Garden’ is said to have been first used in the ‘Museum’ section of the first edition of Seiyo Jijo (Western Affairs), published by Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901) in 1866. This exhibition aims to combine a museum with a zoological garden by displaying paintings of various animals such as lions, tigers, and monkeys that are familiar to the public.
Before the early modern period, animals were sometimes favorably depicted as objects of worship, with special powers, or as congratulatory symbols, such as longevity and prosperity of offspring, and sometimes as meaningful beings. From the Edo period (1603 – 1868) onwards, painters such as Okyo Maruyama and Jakuchu Ito began to observe animals closely, sketch them, and depict them more realistically.
This exhibition introduces the animals depicted by Japanese painters from the 17th to 21st century, from early modern painters to Okoku Konoshima, Gyoshu Hayami, and Matazo Kayama, together with explanations of the meaning and ecology behind the animals.
The exhibition also draws attention to the keen eye for detail, the detailed drawing of hair, and the refined colors, not to mention the differences in expression between the different artists.
Before the early modern period, animals were sometimes favorably depicted as objects of worship, with special powers, or as congratulatory symbols, such as longevity and prosperity of offspring, and sometimes as meaningful beings. From the Edo period (1603 – 1868) onwards, painters such as Okyo Maruyama and Jakuchu Ito began to observe animals closely, sketch them, and depict them more realistically.
This exhibition introduces the animals depicted by Japanese painters from the 17th to 21st century, from early modern painters to Okoku Konoshima, Gyoshu Hayami, and Matazo Kayama, together with explanations of the meaning and ecology behind the animals.
The exhibition also draws attention to the keen eye for detail, the detailed drawing of hair, and the refined colors, not to mention the differences in expression between the different artists.
Schedule | Jul 13 (Sat) 2024-Oct 1 (Tue) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults and University Students ¥1500; High School Students, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion ¥900; Junior High and Elementary School Students ¥500 | ||||
| Website | https://fukuda-art-museum.jp/en/exhibition/202403201243 | ||||
| Venue | Fukuda Art Museum https://fukuda-art-museum.jp/en/ | ||||
| Location | 3-16 Susukino Baba-cho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8385 | ||||
| Access | 12 minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR San’in Main line (Sagano line), 11 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu line, 4 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen Arashiyama line. | ||||
| Phone | 075-863-0606 | ||||
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