The Golden-age of MINGEI
—life and beauty in Edo period
April 4th (Tue)–June 18th (Sun), 2017
Mingei is so to say a concrete form of ‘wisdom of life’ or ‘tradition of minds’. There a unique aesthetics and creativity is magnificently expressed. This exhibition focuses on Edo period, which was the golden-age of MINGEI in Japan, and about 200 pieces of works such as ceramics & porcelains, weaving and dyeing textiles, wood crafts, furniture, and metal works are exhibited from the collection of the museum. Please enjoy the world of beauty which has existed in people’s life in Japan.