Zenringai (Zen Temple Street) in Hirosaki, Japan
These 33 Zen Buddhist temples were built to protect the nearby castle.#castles #edoperiod #history #buddhism #roads #streetnames #temples #section-Atlas
Zenringai (Zen Temple Street)
Inrō with Crows in Moonlight and Egrets in Snow beautifully embodies the elegance of Edo period lacquerware. The contrast of materials highlights nature's allure—how does minimalist art resonate with modern aesthetics for you?
#ClevelandArt #EdoPeriod #JapaneseArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1920.510
The Snowy Garden showcases a serene interplay of love and artistry in an Edo-period landscape. The elegant maidservants and the whimsical snow rabbit transport viewers into a tranquil winter fantasy. What emotions does this winter scene evoke for you?
#EdoPeriod #UkiyoE #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/1940.989
https://www.alojapan.com/1232065/osakas-kabuki-fan-culture-fueled-an-elusive-figure-of-the-ukiyo-e-scene/ Osaka’s kabuki fan culture fueled an elusive figure of the ukiyo-e scene #EdoPeriod #JapaneseArt #Osaka #OsakaTopics #ShunbaisaiHokuei #UkiyoE #大阪 #大阪府 The Kamigata region of Osaka and Kyoto was never much of a center for ukiyo-e printmaking. But between 1828 and 1836, an artist known as Shunbaisai Hokuei began to gain notoriety. He had aesthetic flair, buzzed with enthusiasm and adored kabuki — and during his short career, he designed numero…
https://www.alojapan.com/1230700/tokyos-sanja-matsuri-festival-a-carnival-of-bedlam-boozing-and-even-brawling/ Tokyo’s Sanja Matsuri festival a carnival of bedlam, boozing and even brawling #Asakusa #BodhisattvaKannon #DrRayLucas #EdoPeriod #Japan #JapaneseFestivals #KansaiRegion #Kyojima #mikoshi #SanjaMatsuri #SumidaWard #TakaakiDaito #Tokyo #TokyoTopics #yakuza #YukihiroFujisawa #東京 #東京都 Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, is a dramatic complex, its large entry gates flanked by two fierce guardians, representing thunder and wind, and a 3.9-metre-tall v…
"The Snowy Garden" beautifully merges talent, revealing the collaboration between Kunisada's figures and Hiroshige's landscapes. This print not only showcases the charm of the Edo period but also invites us to ponder: how does nature influence human connections?
#Art #EdoPeriod #JapaneseArt #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1940.989
Bamboo in Fine Weather after Rain by Taiga immerses viewers in a surreal, fragmented landscape, blending natural and man-made forms. Its playful tension invites contemplation. How does this re-invention of nature speak to contemporary themes in art?
#ClevelandArt #EdoPeriod #ArtDiscussion
https://clevelandart.org/art/1958.337
“Birds in Snow” captivates with its blend of realism and abstraction, showcasing swallows amidst willow branches that embody movement and tranquility. How does this artwork resonate with themes of nature and ephemerality for you?
#ArtAppreciation #EdoPeriod #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1990.130.k
Hiroshige’s "Mountain and River on the Kiso Road" captures winter's serene beauty with exquisite brushwork and elegant negative space. The harmony of nature invites contemplation. How does this piece resonate with your view of tranquility?
#Art #Hiroshige #UkiyoE #EdoPeriod #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1930.180.b
Sarutahiko emerges from shadows, a symbol of light triumphing over darkness in this Edo period print. The vibrant colors and intricate details invite viewers into the legend of Amaterasu. How do you interpret the interplay of light and darkness here?
#ClevelandArt #EdoPeriod #JapaneseArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1940.990.2
Witness the elegance of the Edo period in Suzuki Harunobu's "Young Woman Standing Under an Umbrella in the Snow." The intricate kimono patterns blend perfectly with the serene snowfall. What emotions does this tranquil scene evoke for you?
#UkiyoE #ArtAppreciation #EdoPeriod
https://clevelandart.org/art/1985.305
Richly colored and intricately detailed, the Scenes from the Tales of Ise capture the emotional depth of a courtier's journey. The opulent gold leaf enhances its narrative, evoking nature's beauty and human struggle. Which scene resonates with you most?
#ClevelandArt #JapaneseArt #TalesOfIse #EdoPeriod
https://clevelandart.org/art/1969.127
Kambara: Evening Snow invites you into a serene winter landscape, where figures navigate snowy paths amid traditional homes. Hiroshige's artistry beautifully captures nature and humanity's harmony. How does this scene resonate with your winter experiences?
#Ukiyoe #Hiroshige #ArtAppreciation #EdoPeriod
https://clevelandart.org/art/1940.984
The Himeji municipal government that it will more than double the admission fee for its castle — a UNESCO World Heritage site — for nonresidents. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/16/japan/himeji-castle-fee-rise/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #himejicastle #hyogo #tourism #localgovernment #unesco #worldheritage #edoperiod
Hiroshige's "Evening View of the Eight Famous Places" masterfully captures the serene beauty of Edo-period Japan under a tranquil autumn moon. The delicate colors and intricate details invite you to reflect on nature's calm. What emotions does this scene evoke for you?
#Hiroshige #EdoPeriod #ArtAppreciation
https://clevelandart.org/art/1921.410.c
Capturing serene beauty in winter, "Bijin" reveals the grace of a courtesan draped in elegance. The juxtaposition of delicate detail against a muted snowy backdrop showcases Edo period artistry. What emotions does this piece evoke for you?
#ClevelandArt #EdoPeriod #ArtAppreciation
https://clevelandart.org/art/1989.68
As the main focus of NHK’s prestigious taiga drama, Tsutaya Juzaburo is set to give his hometown of Yoshiwara in Tokyo a tourism-fueled boost. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/26/japan/history/tsutaya-juzaburo-edo-yoshiwara/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #nhk #ukiyoe #hokusai #edoperiod #tsutayajuzaburo #japanesetv #taitoward #yoshiwara
Epic build. See the link for close-up shots and detailed explanations.
"This year’s endeavor [by RogueBricks] is an immersive recreation of the Japanese city of Kumamoto during the Edo Period built atop a whopping 170 base plates (that’s 2.5 x 4.3 meters!) [...] and is packed with details of life during the Tokugawa shogunate, including scenes telling the story of the famous samurai Miyamoto Musashi."
