Imperial Family at Yasukuni Shinto Shrine
by Inoue Yasuji
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
The Imperial Family's visit to Yasukuni Shrine — the Shinto memorial established to enshrine soldiers who died in service of the Emperor — reflects the deep intertwining of state religion and military nationalism in early Meiji Japan. Yasuji records the ceremonial occasion with his characteristic attentiveness to architectural setting, depicting the shrine's precincts as a stage for the display of imperial authority. The print documents both a specific event and the broader project of constructing a new national religion around military sacrifice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Imperial Family at Yasukuni Shinto Shrine was created by Inoue Yasuji (井上安治).
Imperial Family at Yasukuni Shinto Shrine depicts temples & shrines.