Chinese Painting: Siwan Landscapes by Wen Boren and Masterpieces of Literati Painters
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Siwan Landscapes, By Wen Boren, Ming dynasty, dated 1551 (Important Cultural Property)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
May 21, 2013 (Tue) - June 30, 2013 (Sun)This exhibition displays works based on the tradition of Wu-school literati paintings in the Ming and Qing dynasties. We hope visitors enjoy the world of these literati painters, who shunned vulgarity in their search for elegance.
Current exhibit includes:
Mountain Studio in Early Summer, By Ju Jie, Ming dynasty, dated 1578
Siwan Landscapes, By Wen Boren, Ming dynasty, dated 1551 (Important Cultural Property)
Streams and Mountains Without End, By Wu Zhen, Ming dynasty, dated 1632 (Important Art Object)