Chinese Painting
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Red and White Hibiscuses, By Li Di, Southern Song dynasty, dated 1197 (National Treasure)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
January 2, 2013 (Wed) - January 27, 2013 (Sun)Throughout its long history, Chinese painting developed by reflecting the lives and ideals of the Chinese people. The Song dynasty (960-1279) saw the flourishing of a meticulous style of court painting. In the Yuan and Ming dynasties (1271-1644), literati painting emerged as an expression of liberal spirit. The Tokyo National Museum collection of Chinese paintings began with the collection of Mr. Ichikawa Beian, a literary figure at the end of the Edo period, and grew with the addition of collections such as those of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro, Dr. Hayashi Munetake and Mr. Aoyama San'u. It is now one of the world's finest collections of Chinese painting.
Current exhibit includes:
Red and White Hibiscuses, By Li Di, Southern Song dynasty, dated 1197 (National Treasure)
Young Sparrows in a Basket, Attributed to Song Rozhi, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Bamboos and Insects, Attributed to Zhao Chang, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Scholar Overlooking Misty Valley, Attributed to Sun Juze, Yuan dynasty, 13th century (Important Cultural Property)
Imaginary Tour through Xiaoxiang, By Li (dates unknown), Southern Song dynasty, 12th century (National Treasure)