March 23-May 15
A leading artist of the Nihon Bijutsuin (Japan Art Institute) revival, Yukihiko Yasuda (1884-1978) brought elegant lines, clear tones and minimal structure to nihonga (Japanese-style) paintings.
It has been 40 years since The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, last held a retrospective exhibition of Yasuda¡¯s work. More than 100 of the pieces on display are original paintings, which should appeal to not only nihonga fans, but also those interested in Japanese history. Many of Yasuda¡¯s subjects were important figures, including Prince Yamato Takeru, often referred to as the 12th emperor of Japan; the shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo, daimyos Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi; and the ronin Miyamoto Musashi.
Some of the works on show will change in during the exhibition¡¯s run.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; 3-1 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Takebashi Stn. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Fri. till 8 p.m.). ?1,400. Closed Mon. 03-5777-8600;
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