Shedevry zhivopisi i gravi͡ury ėpokhi Edo: Masterpieces of Edo paintings and prints, 1603-1868

Abstract

Descriptions in the catalogue are in Russian. -- The exhibition "Masterpieces of Edo Paintings and Prints" is a highlight of the Russian-Japanese Bilateral Year. Over 135 paintings and prints of masters representing various traditional Japanese schools of art are featured at the exhibition. Many of these have become iconic art works for the Japanese culture and are very rarely exhibited overseas. The exhibition is the first event allowing the Russian public to see the entire spectrum of trends and schools from one of the most interesting periods in the history of Japanese art. This exhibition was organized under the sponsorship of PAO NK Rosneft. Most of the art works were brought in from Japan and were displayed in Russia for the first time. Two art works have the status of 'National Treasure', ten items are considered 'Important Cultural Property,' and another five items are 'Important Art Objects.'