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