Celebrating a Century of Japanese Art at The Met

摘要

The Department of Asian Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with an exhibition on view through Sept. 27. "Discovering Japanese Art: American Collectors and the Met" showcases more than 200 masterworks in a variety of media. Works include the world-renowned "Great Wave" by Katsushika Hokusai, as well as brilliantly colored screen paintings-such as "Irises at Yatsuhashi (Eight Bridges)" by Ogata Korin and "Morning Glories" by Suzuki Kiitsu. Spanning ancient to modern times, the exhibit explores the trends that shaped art collecting and the reception of Japanese art in the U.S. Moreover, it sheds light on key American collectors and curators whose passion for Japanese art helped the Met build its collection.