Kyōsai gadan
- Date:
- 1887
- Medium:
- Woodblock printed book, ink on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 × 24.9 cm
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
Kyosai's collected discourses on painting, published in 1887 as a comprehensive statement of his artistic philosophy and technique. The Kyosai Gadan — the title uses an alternative reading of the character in his name — discusses the nature of creative inspiration, the importance of direct observation, the relationship between technical training and imaginative freedom, and the respective claims of tradition and innovation. It remains an essential document for anyone seeking to understand how one of Japan's greatest painters thought about his art.
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Original Museum Lithographic Exhibition Poster
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kyōsai gadan was created by Kawanabe Kyosai (河鍋暁斎) in 1887.
Kyōsai gadan depicts figures and calligraphy.
Kyōsai gadan measures 17.8 × 24.9 cm (Oban format).