The Animated Ukiyo-e Exhibition - The Unparalleled Beauty of Japanese Art, Kaohsiung

From Edo to Meiji: Rediscovering Japanese Aesthetics

Ukiyo Revisited, Visual Innovation, Immersive Experience

From the birthplace of Ukiyo-e – a dedicated Japanese team presents an art extravaganza that blends tradition and innovation!

"Moving Ukiyo-e" brings together classic works by Ukiyo-e masters from the Edo to Meiji periods, including Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, Tōshūsai Sharaku, and Utagawa Kunisada, showcasing over 300 original and representative pieces.

The exhibition combines displays of original paintings with beautiful and dazzling 3D CG animations and projection mapping technology, complemented by original music full of Japanese flavor, creating a comprehensive immersive interactive space. Audiences are not just “looking at paintings,” but personally “entering” the world of Ukiyo-e – traversing the streets and alleys of ancient Edo, experiencing the heroic姿of samurai, the allure of courtesans, and famous scenic spots, embarking on a visual and sensory cultural celebration.

A Ukiyo journey through time and space, inviting you to witness the eternal charm of Japanese aesthetics together!

Zone 1: Origin of Charm

This zone will take you into the birth and development of Ukiyo-e, from the civic culture of the Edo period to the creative journey of Ukiyo-e masters, providing an in-depth understanding of how Ukiyo-e shaped and reflected Japanese society and its features at the time. You will see how Ukiyo-e broke through traditional artistic frameworks, captured the beauty and emotions of everyday life, and had a profound impact on later generations.

Zone 2: Famous Landscapes - Vista

The Famous Landscapes Zone takes you into the perspective of Ukiyo-e masters, immersing you in the Edo scenery depicted by Utagawa Hiroshige and the magnificent scenery of Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," allowing you to experience the artistic charm of famous Japanese landscapes.

Zone 3: Flowers and Beauties - Splendor

In this gorgeous space, admire the beauty of flowers and women that have been loved since ancient times. Blooming flowers and Ukiyo-e beauties complement each other, showcasing the delicate postures and emotions depicted by Kitagawa Utamaro, such as joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. His innovative art of "beauty paintings" elevated the elegance and emotional expression of women to new heights.

Zone 4: Water Scenery - Waterfall

Explore the magnificent waterscapes of Katsushika Hokusai's "Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces," from soft and delicate streams to breathtaking waterfalls, experiencing the power and changes of water flow. Through varying shades of blue, the Ukiyo-e master skillfully demonstrates the thickness and dynamism of water, and presents different artists' unique interpretations of water, bringing a "representation of water" intertwined with visual and sensory experiences.

Zone 5: Edo Ambiance - Indigo

Explore the myriad forms of water in Ukiyo-e – waves, rain scenes, and the merging of rivers and seas. Through immersive imaging technology, recreate the insight and brushstrokes of Ukiyo-e masters in capturing the instantaneous changes of water. In the dreamy space of indigo hues, audiences will feel the power and beauty of water, as well as the charm of "water representation" pursued by Japanese artists throughout their lives.

Zone 6: Edo Traces - Play

This area gathers precious original Ukiyo-e works, allowing you to admire the artistic essence of the Edo period up close. In addition, the zone recreates Edo-era amusement facilities, allowing you to personally experience the entertainment of the time and feel the fun and charm of Ukiyo-e in a joyful atmosphere.

Zone 7: Natural Rhythm - Color

This zone will take you to appreciate the beauty of nature in Ukiyo-e bird-and-flower paintings, delicately depicting the vivid scenery that changes with the seasons. Through exquisite animation technology, the flowers, birds, and natural scenery in the paintings come to life, showcasing the dynamism and rhythm of each stroke and color, conveying a love and reverence for nature, and experiencing Japan's unique natural aesthetics and harmony.

Zone 8: Unrestrained and Wild - Grand

This zone dynamically showcases Ukiyo-e prints, capturing their wild energy and dynamism. From Utagawa Kuniyoshi's "Suikoden" series to the intense scenes of warriors and sumo wrestling, these works express a strong visual impact with bold and delicate brushstrokes.

Zone 9: Reappearance of Refined Art - Elegance

Ukiyo-e is the most representative folk art of the Edo period, and its influence continues to this day. This zone recreates its essence with an elegant and gorgeous visual space, presenting the Japanese people's keen sense of beauty and delicate expressions, and exploring how Ukiyo-e inspires modern design, popular culture, and the aesthetics of life.