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Faces of Battle:
Japanese Prints from
the Permanent Collection
War, as we know, is not simply a matter for the history books. The virtues held high by the Japanese samurai remain in some ways universal, as principles appreciated by the warrior of any culture. Loyalty, bravery, self-sacrifice, and honor in the face of loss have their place on all battlefields.
Faces of Battle, an installation on display in the Pavilion for Japanese Art until September 26, 2006, explored the themes of samurai virtue in conflicts ranging from legends of pre-history to epic moments of civil war in the late 19th century.
The Battle of the Lower Toba at Fushimi in Yamashiro Province, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Japan, 1839–1892, triptych; color woodblock print, Herbert R. Cole Collection, M.84.31.204a-c, overall: 13 9/16 x 28 13/16 in.
The Battle of Sann? Shrine (detail), Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Japan, 1839–1892, triptych; color woodblock prints, Herbert R. Cole Collection, M.84.31.142a-c, overall: 14 1/16 x 28 3/16 in.
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ONLINE GALLERY
The thirty woodblock prints from the installation are presented online in an interactive feature with stories of the protagonists, zoom screens enabling close inspection of the images, and a brief biography of the influential printmaker Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–92).
REQUIRED PLUG-IN:
Flash version 7 or above. Click here to get Flash.
For best results users will need a DSL or other high-speed internet connection. |
