Buddhist Art
New Year's Konponchudo Naijin. The #hangingscroll (#kakemono) of Shichibutsu Yakushi was enshrined.
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Weekend Stories#Kakemono (jap. 掛け物, lit. "#HangingScroll") are a prominent feature in traditional #JapaneseArt. Designed to be displayed vertically in alcoves called #tokonoma (床の間), they are used, for instance, in settings like the #TeaCeremony. The art of kakemono centers around the aesthetics of simplicity and seasonal change, making it a dynamic element of Japanese decor. Here is a brief summary of its history and significance:
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Kakemono: The art of Japanese hanging scrolls
Kakemono, or Japanese hanging scrolls, are a prominent feature in the traditional Japanese art landscape. These scrolls are designed to be displayed vertically and are often used to adorn the alcoves of Japanese homes, particularly in settings like the tea ceremony. The art of kakemono centers around the aesthetics of simplicity and seasonal change, making it a dynamic element of Japanese decor. In this post, we briefly explore the history and significance of kakemono in Japanese art and culture.
Fabrizio Musacchio#Zen Circle by Deiryu (Kanshū Sojun, 1895 -1954), (#ensō and the character "yume" ("dream"), #Japan, #Showa period, c. 1925 - 1954, #hangingscroll (#kakemono), ink on paper.
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Blind people crossing an abyss, #Japan, Edo period, 18th c., #hangingscroll (#kakemono), ink on paper. Inscription: Inner life and the floating world are like the blind men's round log bridge - an enlightened mind is the best guide. (賛：養生も浮世も・座頭の丸木はし・わたり心が・よき手びさせ)
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#Hotei pointing at the #moon by Awakawa Yasuichi (1902 - 1976), #Japan, Showa period, 20th c., #hangingscroll (#kakemono), ink on paper.
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Munakata Shikō (棟方志功 羅漢羅怙羅尊者, 1903 - 1975) #Arhat Rahula (Rakan Ragora), #Japan, #Showa period, 1939, #woodblockprint mounted as a #hangingscroll (#kakemono). Being one of the great individualist woodblock artists in 20th century, Munakata Shiko’s themes are often taken from tradition and refer to #Buddhism, #Zen or folk tales. You can read more about his work in the image description.
