The Beauty of Letters

Sat Jan 10 - Sun Mar 22, 2015 Japan Folk Crafts Museum
Southern and Northern Dynasties period, 6th century.
Edo period
Edo period

Time Out says

Subtitled 'The World of Craft Letters', this exhibition draws from the Japan Folk Crafts Museum's own collection and focuses on the letters and characters drawn on paintings, sutras, pottery and tools. Labeled 'craft letters' by museum founder Soetsu Yanagi, these markings radiate a peculiar beauty and bring out yet another dimension of the crafts they adorn. When visiting, make sure to also check out the museum's extensive permanent collection highlighting a wide range of 'arts of the people'.

Details

Open Jan 10-Mar 22 / closed Mon (Tue if Mon is a holiday)

Time 10am-5pm

Admission ¥1,100, students ¥600, children ¥200

Telephone 03 3467 4527

Venue Japan Folk Crafts Museum

Address 4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku

Transport Komaba-Todaimae Station (Keio Inokashira line), west exit

Map

Please note: All information is correct at the time of writing but is subject to change without notice.

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