Art of the Samurai

Submitted by Rick Matz on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 6:55am.

I saw this posted at Budoseek.net. The painting above is a cormorant by Miyamoto Musashi.

Art of the Samurai: Selections from the Tokyo National Museum
April 18 – June 14, 2009

Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714.567.3600

Art of the Samurai: Selections from the Tokyo National Museum features 81 objects from the Tokyo National Museum representing a wealth of artworks related to the everyday, traditional, and official role of the Samurai class of Japan. Focusing on the art and aesthetics of Samurai culture, the exhibition features a wealth of objects that are a testament to the accomplished level of society, education, and mastery of skills the Samurai developed between the 10th and 20th centuries. Included are beautifully crafted swords, armor, tea-ceremony utensils, screen and scroll paintings, Noh theatre costumes, and other fine works. This outstanding collection dates primarily to the Edo period (1603–1868) with many pieces classified as Important Cultural Property and National Treasures of Japan.