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A Journey Through Time on the Nakasendo: An Artistic Pilgrimage to Obuse
I longed to experience the Edo period more deeply by hiking the Nakasendo and feeling a closer connection to Hiroshige and Hokusai.
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The Influence of a Chinese Blue and White Vase on Aubrey Beardsley's Iconic Art
As an artist and lover of art history, I've always been fascinated by the unexpected connections between different cultures and artistic...
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The Parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant: A Modern Reflection
In a time when information is more accessible than ever, the ancient parable of the blind men and the elephant has never been more...
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Love and Fear on the Musashi Plain: Kajita Hanko's Masterpiece from the Tales of Ise
I want to share with you a work of art you might not be so familiar with. Goethe once made a comment about minor artists and their place...
May 20, 20242 min read
The Moon Pine in Ueno Park: A Glimpse into Hiroshige's Print
In Edo (old Tokyo), there was a distinctive tradition of naming trees based on their age or unique shapes. Pine trees, known for their...
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