Scene from the No Play Yuya

Tsukioka Kôgyo (mentioned on object), 1923

The subject of No is not daily life, but rather a higher reality. In order to also elevate the play visually above the commonplace, everything is stylized. For instance, the character of the personages is indicated with a mask, and here an oxcart is depicted plainly yet effectively with a bamboo frame around which white fabric is wound.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1994-71
  • Dimensionsheight 374 mm x width 258 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede