Invitation to the "Highlights of Japanese Art" Exhibition

The Tokyo National Museum will hold the "Highlights of Japanese Art" Exhibition from May 28th until July 7th at its Hyoukei-kan Gallery particularly for overseas visitors coming to Japan on the occasion of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Tournament.

This Exhibition is composed of seven parts, each of which represents seven different periods in the history of Japanese art:

1. Primordial and Ancient Art
2. Asuka and the Introduction of Buddhism
3. The Culture of the Nobility
4. Art of the Samurai Class
5. Ink Paintings and Noh Drama
6. The Tea Ceremony in the Momoyama Period
7. Dazzling Art of the Edo Period.

Each epoch is represented by works of art which are characteristic of the period. In total, more than 120 items of outstanding works of art possessed by the Tokyo National Museum are displayed in this Exhibition.

At the request of the Tokyo National Museum, the English-Speaking Union of Japan (ESUJ) translated into English the texts of Panels and Audio Guide. H.E. Ambassador Seth of India, our Honorary President, graciously volunteered to narrate the Audio Guide.

This is a good opportunity for you to see a panoramic view of Japan's art history. Please tell your non-Japanese friends to go to the Ueno Park and see this Exhibition to be aided by the beautifully narrated Audio Guide in English.

More Information http://www.tnm.jp/doc/Guide/Dyn/ekan/ekan06.en.html