Calligraphy of Fujiwara no Kozei: Its Popularity and Admiration through the Ages
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Letter (detail), By Fujiwara no Kozei, Heian period, dated 1020 (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T1
August 23, 2016 (Tue) - October 2, 2016 (Sun)Fujiwara no Kozei (972–1027) was an aristocrat in the mid-Heian period. He is recognized as one of the three most accomplished calligraphers of this period, along with Ono no Tofu (894–966) and Fujiwara no Sari (944–998). This thematic exhibition begins with the authentic handwritings of Fujiwara no Kozei. Faithful replications of Kozei’s calligraphic style, such as in Engishiki, another National Treasure, represent the great popularity of his calligraphy in the Heian period. The featured works will introduce the extraordinary popularity and respect for the calligraphic art of Fujiwara no Kozei.
Including:
Poems of Bai Juyi, By Fujiwara no Kozei, Heian period, dated 1018 (National Treasure)
Letter, By Fujiwara no Kozei, Heian period, dated 1020 (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
Words of Prayer by Fujiwara no Moromichi, Heian period, dated 1088 (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
Engishiki (Rules and regulations concerning ceremonies and other events), Volume 36, Heian period, 11th century (National Treasure)