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Detail: The Arts of Japan Galleries have been transformed into a dazzling fashion show of kimono from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Translated literally as "thing to wear," the kimono has gone through major transformations throughout history: in the Edo period (1615–1868) it was an everyday garment, and now it is worn mainly on special occasions and collected as "traditional Japanese art." Its design, function, and meaning have shifted dramatically in the last one hundred and fifty years, shaped by the dialogue of Japanese traditions, modern inventions, and Western ideas. Featuring more than fifty spectacular robes, this exhibition tells a story about the Japanese garment whose designs mirror trends in pictorial and decorative arts of every era. Both sumptuous garments custom-made for wealthy patrons and everyday wear available for sale to the general public are represented. Highlights also include three examples of contemporary kimono created by designers designated by the Japanese government as Living National Treasures.
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Phone No.: 212-535-7710 Contact Email: [email protected] Site URL: http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2014/kimono |
Painting the Eyes on a Snow Rabbit |
Japan, Isoda Koryūsai (1735–ca. 1790) Edo period (1615–1868) 23 15/16 x 16 1/16 in. (60.8 x 40.8 cm) Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914 |
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