Abstract:The exhibition of Japanese prints held at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1890 is a milestone in the history of Japonisme. Organized by S. Bing in collaboration with a number of Japonistes , the ...The exhibition of Japanese prints held at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1890 is a milestone in the history of Japonisme. Organized by S. Bing in collaboration with a number of Japonistes , the exhibition presented more than 1100 Japanese prints, illustrated books and kakemono . This article reconstructs this historic event in its diverse aspects: clarifying the preparation process, reconstructing the exhibition venue, identifying exhibits, and examining their lenders. All these factors will be placed in a historical context, revealing how meticulously Bing prepared the exhibition and subsequently promoted ukiyo-e prints in France. The impact of this exhibition on artists and critics, which is clearly visible in artists’ letters and contemporary reviews published in the press, is also briefly discussed.Read More
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-01-18
Language: en
Type: article
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