#emakimono — Public Fediverse posts

The tradition of #kakemono and #emakimono is closely related to other forms of #JapaneseArt 🎌, such as #byōbu. Byōbu are folding screens 🖼️ that feature painted scenes, often with narrative elements. This art form create a rich visual narrative expression in Japanese culture, reflecting the interconnectedness of art, literature, and daily life. Here are a few shots of examples of byōbu that I was able to collect during my recent visits to museums:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-08-02-byobu/

The tradition of #kakemono and #emakimono is closely related to other forms of #JapaneseArt 🎌, such as #byōbu. Byōbu are folding screens 🖼️ that feature painted scenes, often with narrative elements. This art form create a rich visual narrative expression in Japanese culture, reflecting the interconnectedness of art, literature, and daily life. Here are a few shots of examples of byōbu that I was able to collect during my recent visits to museums:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-08-02-byobu/

#Emakimono (jap. handscroll) are a captivating form of narrative art, emerged during the #HeianPeriod (794-1185). Combining text and pictures, they tell stories, document courtly life, or illustrate poetic themes. The format allows for sequential viewing, where the story unfolds as the scroll is gradually unrolled from right to left, offering a unique and intimate artistic experience. Here is a short summary of the history and significance emakimono in #JapaneseArt:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-07-26-emakimono/