#69 Theatre at Asakusa
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art of Japan
Description
"Theatre at Asakusa" (#69) depicts the entertainment district of Asakusa in old Tokyo — the neighborhood that housed a dense cluster of theatres, cinema halls, street performers, and popular entertainment that made it the most vibrant public space in the city. Kawakami's interest in Tokyo's entertainment culture reflects his broader engagement with the visual richness of modern Japan: the advertising posters, the crowds, the variety of theatrical forms from rakugo storytelling to Western-style revues. His simplified compositional style captures the energy of Asakusa without losing its warmth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
#69 Theatre at Asakusa was created by Sumio Kawakami (川上澄生).
#69 Theatre at Asakusa depicts urban scenes, temples & shrines, and kabuki, set at Asakusa.