Masterpieces of Modern Japanese-style Paintings — Special Feature: SHODA Kakuyu and UENAKA Chokusai

Nara Prefectural Museum of Art · Nara · –

The word “Nihonga” came into use in the Meiji era to set Japanese painting apart from oil painting brought from the West. Drawing on masterpieces from its collection and works on deposit, the museum traces how modern Nihonga developed, using traditional materials such as ink, animal glue and mineral pigments while absorbing Western influence. A special feature presents two painters linked to Nara: Shōda Kakuyū, known for evocative landscapes, and Uenaka Chokusai, for figure paintings full of historical romance. Featured works include Uemura Shōen's Spring Evening (1936, museum collection), Shōda's Summer Valley and the Lingering Moon from Four Views of the Moon (1917, The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto) and Uenaka's Night Attack at Horikawa (1944, Kyoto City Museum of Art).

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Opening hours
9:00–17:00 Last admission 16:30.
Closed
Oct 5, 13 and 19 (and Sep 24 and 28 earlier in the run).
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Adult ¥1,200
  • University students ¥1,000
Reservation
No reservation is mentioned. Groups of 20 or more: JPY 1,000 and 800. Free for school students and anyone under 18, and for disability-certificate holders (including app versions) with one carer. The ticket also covers the Tomimoto Kenkichi exhibition.
Address
10-6 Noboriōji-chō, Nara 630-8213

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