Focus on the Relationship Between Literature and Art: 76 Works at Kurashiki City Museum of Art, Okayama Prefecture, Featuring Haiku and Noh Motifs (Sanyo Shimbun Digital)
The Kurashiki City Museum of Art in Okayama Prefecture is holding a collection exhibition focusing on the relationship between literature and art, featuring 76 works inspired by haiku and Noh.Summary
The Kurashiki City Museum of Art in Okayama Prefecture is currently hosting a collection exhibition titled "Between Literature and Art," which highlights the connection between its holdings and literature. The exhibition features 76 works organized into nine themes. Among them are three pieces from the "Santoka Series" by Japanese painter Yo'son Ikeda, who was inspired by the haiku poet Santoka Taneda, vividly depicting landscapes. "The Spirit of Flowers" by Western-style painter Kunitaro Teramatsu, a native of the city, is based on the Noh play "Kakitsubata," showcasing Noh performers alongside irises painted in oil on a gold screen. The exhibition also includes items collected by the poet and essayist Kyukin Susukida, a native of the city, along with correspondence from painters like Takeo Koshikigi, who was also from Okayama City. A curator notes that appreciating the background of these works through their literary connections enhances their appeal. The exhibition runs until May 31st.
(Source：Yahoo!ニュース)