Art

 Kyoto art is very characteristic. And It is beautiful so much. Have You seen　Vincent van Gogh’s works? he is the author of famous work 『sunflower』 and one of the most famous artist in the world. I didn't know, but he loved Kyoto art. There is culture of Ukiyoe in the Kyoto. (Ukiyoe is one of the way of drawing) It is said that Gogh frequently copy it, and he respect Kyoto culture. Thus, kyoto culture is popular in the world.

 Nou has a history of about 600 years. It is like a musical in Japan. Although it is not clear the origin of the function, according to one theory, it is said that it is made from Sarugaku developed. It is the world's oldest performing arts mixing elements of drama, dance. poetry, music. Most of the main character is a ghost. And, main character narrate a life already complete. it is a magical theater. Although, saying ghost, it may seem like a scary content, Author trying to represent the pathos and nature of human which never changes by age and country. In addition, the actors are wearing a mask but  represent various expressions. I think it is interesting point of nou.

 Kyogen occured at about the same time with the nou. That two contrasting plays play in  set, Kyogen leads the hearts of the audience into a world of laughter from the nou world.
"Sarugaku" was imported from China during the Nara Period, and it became  "Sarugaku"  in the Heian period. Finally, against the tragic of nou, Kyougen born in Kamakura period  that empathised elements of laughter. Rather than a historical figure and noble, it differs from nou, main character is intimate and hilarious in kyougen. It leading to the modern culture of laugh.It is said to be easy to understand the content. It is also sophisticated in history along with the nou for long time, so it is called " Art of the laugh "  Kyougen takes place in various locations differing from nou, Kyogen is also played in celebration.

 Ukiyoe is a genre of painting that was established in the Edo period. It also called nishikie. There are wide variety of subjects such as theater legend and anecdote, classical literature, poetry, customs, regional, portrait, still life, landscape, cultural enlightenment, the imperial family, and religion. The word "Ukiyo", means "contemporary", so it is a genre painting depicting the customs in those days. While following the tradition of Japanese picture and keeping the cultural background of a painting style, it draw scenery and daily life of the people, and It is characteristic that bold composition, pattern which is clearly and that it does not have the representation of the shadow. 

 The photos in the above are Ukiyoe and copy of Van Gogh. There seems to be a unique atmosphere in the ukiyoe that is approved Van Gogh who is one of the world's best painter. I would say these that came from Kyoto is one of the representation of Kyoto culture.



cite http://www.toshu-fukami.com/1998/06/19980606_532.php
       http://kyotoshugakuryoko.jp/experience/detail.php?nid=260

       http://www.sense-nohgaku.com/noh/