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Meiji Western painting (Arts of Japan # 6)

Meiji Western painting (Arts of Japan # 6)

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Condition: Contains minor shelf wear.

Author(s): Minoru Harada
Edition: 1st Edition

Publication year: 1974

Publication date: 1974-01-01
Pages: 143
Binding: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Weatherhill

ISBN: 0834827093
The book details how a nation transitioning out of centuries of feudal isolation suddenly confronted, studied, and adapted European aesthetic traditions to redefine its cultural identity. It outlines this artistic revolution by structuring the narrative around major historical milestones and key creative figures:
  • Early Pioneers and Instructors: Exploring how early technical pioneers like Takahashi Yuichi and Charles Wirgman laid the foundational groundwork, leading to the establishment of the Technical Fine Arts School (Kōbu Bijutsu Gakko) under Italian instructors like Antonio Fontanesi. 
  • The Return of the Masters: Chronicling the impact of Japanese artists who traveled to Europe—specifically France—to train under masters of the Barbizon School and Impressionism.
  • Kuroda Seiki and the Impressionist Wave: Detailing the monumental influence of Kuroda Seiki upon his return from Paris, where he introduced a lighter, plein-air palette (Muro-pa) that clashed with and eventually dominated the older, darker academic style (Shani-pa). 
  • Ideological Friction (Yōga vs. Nihonga): Examining the intense cultural conflict that arose between practitioners of Western-style oil painting (Yōga) and the traditional Japanese-style painting movement (Nihonga), which was championed by nationalists who feared a total loss of indigenous identity. 
  • Institutional Recognition: Looking at the institutional milestones that validated the movement, including the founding of the Meiji Fine Arts Society and the establishment of the official government-sponsored Bunten exhibitions.

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