Google Arts & Culture

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Ajouté le

18 mars 2026

Matière et domaine

arts-music · art-history-criticism

Niveaux scolaires

9e année (3e)–12e année (Terminale)

Tarif

Free

Type de page

Service

Introduction

Analysis of 17th-Century Kyoto Screens

  • Subject Matter: A detailed examination of two ornate, gold-leaf screens depicting daily life in 17th-century Kyoto.
  • Gion Matsuri: The artwork features a parade of floats associated with the Gion Matsuri, a traditional ritual focused on the purification of diseases.
  • Key Visual Details:
    • River Scene: Fishermen are depicted working by the river while onlookers observe from a bridge.
    • Action/Humor: The screens include dynamic scenes, such as a bull on the loose and a playful hypothetical comparison between two crop-carriers.
    • Cultural Exchange: The presence of European visitors is highlighted, noted by their distinct clothing and foreign possessions.
    • Hidden Elements: The text prompts viewers to locate specific details, including a model of a mantis on a float and a peacock.

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