Utagawa Kokunimasa (Japanese, 1874–1944). Swimming at Olso, Distant View of Mont Fuji, 1893. Meiji period (1868-1912). Japan. Triptic of polychrome woodblick prints; ink and color on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1960 (JP3382a-c)
Utagawa Kokunimasa (Japanese, 1874–1944). Swimming at Olso, Distant View of Mont Fuji, 1893. Meiji period (1868-1912). Japan. Triptic of polychrome woodblick prints; ink and color on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1960 (JP3382a-c)
HAMANISHI KATSUNORI: Kimono Four Seasons (Triptych)
Before Nara Period (5th ~710)
•Influenced by Korea
Before Nara Period (5th ~710)
Koguryo Grave Frescos (4th -7th AD)
Nara Period 奈良時代 (710-794)
Nara Period 奈良時代 (710-794)
Zhou Fang (Tang Dynasty) A Beauty Wearing a Hairpin
Nara Period 奈良時代 (710-794)
Zhou Fang (Tang Dynasty) A Beauty Wearing a Hairpin
Heian Period 平安時代 (794-1192)
•juunihitoe ”twelve layered robe”
Heian Period 平安時代 (794-1192)
Genji Monogatari Emaki
Kamakura Period 鎌倉時代 (1192-1333)
Momoyama Period 桃山時代 (1573-1603)
• Kosode “Small sleeves”
Edo Period 江戸時代 (1603-1867)
• Furisode “Swinging sleeves”
Meiji Period 明治時代 (1868-1912)
Toyohara Chikanobu Changing Clothes (Omeshikae), from the series Chiyoda Inner Palace (1895)
Meiji Period 明治時代 (1868-1912)
Toyohara Chikanobu Untitled (1891)
Meiji Period 明治時代 (1868-1912)
Toyohara Chikanobu Peony Flower Viewing (1888)
Dyeing Methods - Yuzen 友禪染 - Shibori 絞り染め - Meisen 銘仙
Yuzen
Shibori
Meisen
Weaving & Embroidery
How to pout on a kimono
Oldest surviving kimono
16th century, Japan. Kosode (Short-Sleeved Kimono) with Alternating Blocks of Flowers and Plants in Embroidery and Gold Leaf. Kyoto National Museum, Japan
Kimono with embroidery
白地桐鳳凰芦桜雪持竹肩裾模様
Momoyama Period (16th century)
• Pheonix
A symbol of nobility and good luck
Kimono with dyeing and painting technique
• Bamboo motifs
白練緯地松皮菱竹模様紋・ 描絵小袖 Momoyama Period (16th Century)
Patterns inspired by literature
伊勢物語 Ise monogatari (The Tales of Ise) 8-9th centry
流水杜若模様打掛 Early Edo Period (17th Century) 女子美術大学
In the story, a traveler made a poem about how much he miss his wife when he saw the Iris by the river side. The swallow-liked Iris reminded him that he was just like a lonely swallow flying away from his wife.
Kimono depicting landscapes
近江八景模様小袖 Middle Edo Period(18th Century) 女子美術大学
Furisode kimono Edo Period
束熨斗文様振袖 Furisode Kimono with Noshi Bundle Design Edo Period (18th Century) Important Cultural Property
紫紋縮緬地御所解模様小袖
Late Edo Period (19th Century) 財団法人鍋島報效会
Kamon 家紋 Emblems used to decorate and identify an individual or family.
Chrysanthemum One of the most popular flowers among Japan’s royals.
Itchiku Kubota ( 久保田 一竹 )
• Tsujigahana 辻が花
富士山と燃える雲 Fuji and Burning Clouds(1991)
Celebrating the growth of children
Graduation
Wedding
Summer Festival A yukata ( 浴衣 )
Tea ceremony