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[Yamato Bunka-kan] Appreciate a slightly different portrait painting “Issho Ippin(One smile, One frown) -Faces drawn in Japanese art-” will be held

2022.08.21

 Issho Ippin(One smile, One frown) is a slight change in facial expression, such as a smile or a furrowed brow.
From August 19 (Fri.) to October 2 (Sun.), 2022, the exhibition “Issho Ippin: Faces drawn in Japanese art,” which includes a number of portraits from the collection of the Daiwa Bunka-kan and other works depicting striking faces, will be held.

Approaching the beauty and charm that appear in the facial expressions of people depicted in Japanese art

While there are paintings that clearly depict the joy and discomfort of a person through their faces and gestures, there are also works that make it difficult to read their feelings just by looking at their facial expressions.
In this exhibition, we will explore the beauty and charm of the expressions of people depicted in Japanese art, while also introducing the stories and interpretations behind the works.
By paying attention to their faces and gestures, you will be able to see them more closely.
Please enjoy the many masterpieces while keeping your eyes open so as not to miss Issho Ippin.

Important Cultural Property, Yuima Koji Statue
By Bunsei, Muromachi period

Important Cultural Property, Kuranosuke Nakamura Statue
By Ogata Korin, Mid-Edo period

*All works are partial images.

Overview of “Issho Ippin(One smile, One frown) -Faces drawn in Japanese art-“

Date: August 19(Fri) to October 2(Sun), 2022
Closed: Every Monday (but open on September 19 and closed on the following day September 20)
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (admission until 4:00 pm)
Admission fee: Adults ¥630, high school and university students ¥420, elementary and junior high school students free

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