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The Way Of The Woodcut Print
Artist
Munakata Shiko
(Japanese, 1903-1975)
Dateca. 1930-1960
Mediumbook of 30 woodcuts
DimensionsOverall (closed): 7 1/16 × 7 × 5/8 in. (17.9 × 17.8 × 1.6 cm)
Overall (open): 7 1/16 × 14 3/8 × 5/8 in. (17.9 × 36.5 × 1.6 cm)
image (each): 5 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (14.6 × 12.4 cm)
Overall (open): 7 1/16 × 14 3/8 × 5/8 in. (17.9 × 36.5 × 1.6 cm)
image (each): 5 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (14.6 × 12.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Gilmore
Exhibition History"Sosaku Hanga: Creative Printmaking in Japan," Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Joy Light Gallery of Asian Art (June 12 - September 5, 2021)Label Text"Shiko Munakata worked within both the sōsaku hanga (creative print) and mingei (folk art) movements. Much of his work focused on Buddhist practices and traditions from around Japan. This particular page depicts Hinamatsuri (Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day) which takes place annually on March 3 in Japan. During this holiday, young girls display ornamental dolls (hina-ningyō) representing the emperor and empress along with the imperial court in a scene from a Heian period (794-1185 CE) wedding. These displays can range from modest paper ones to massive multi-tiered displays. Girls display the dolls and have parties with their friends. It is believed that the young girls should put the dolls away shortly after the ceremony to ensure a timely, successful marriage later in life. Today, girls over the age of 10 do not typically participate in this tradition." [Sosaku Hanga Exhibition, 2021]
