Art Society
Nihon Bijutsuin
Nihon Bijutsuin was an art society founded in 1898. This catalog holds 23 public-domain works by 3 of its members. Its artists are most associated with Nihonga.
About
Founded in 1898 by Okakura Kakuzō and Yokoyama Taikan, the Nihon Bijutsuin was a pivotal artistic society dedicated to the revitalization and modernization of traditional Japanese painting (Nihonga). It served as a central hub for artists seeking to preserve Japanese aesthetic traditions while adapting to modern influences, distinct from the Western-style art promoted by the government academy.
Associated movements
Member artists
Works by its members
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Sakamoto Otasuku Kankyo ni tachite tekijo o nozomu zu|Sakamoto Otasuku -
Ito Chujo tekidan o mite shi warau suru zu|Vice Admiral Ito Mocks, Points and Looks at the Enemy Bullets -
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On the Road, A Lady of the Genkō Era (1313-34), from the series Thirty-Six Elegant Selections -
Playing the Koyo, A Lady from Nagoya of the Kōka Era (1844-48), from the series Thirty-six Elegant Selections -
The Fourth Month, A Lady of the Enkyō Era (1744-48), from the series Thirty-six Elegant Selections -
A Puppet Made from a Bucket, A Lady of the Enpō Era (1673–1681), from the series Thirty-six Elegant Selections -
Chasing Fireflies, A Lady of the Tenmei Era (1781-1789), from the series Thirty-six Elegant Selections -
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Kabayama Chujo furu yumo shin no zu|Vice Admiral Kabayama Advancing Bravely and Heartily