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2009
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Osaka Municipal Museum of Art exhibits fine art
The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition takes place at the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art throughout next month.
Visitors to the special exhibition will be able to view a fine selection of artworks, calligraphy and sculpture from some of Japan's most accomplished modern artists.
In the Japanese-style painting section of the exhibiton, there are examples of modern interpretations of traditional artistic styles.
Meanwhile, in the Western-style painting section there are artworks created using foreign techniques.
The exhibition is an excellent summary of how Japanese art has developed and incorporated Western influeces, report Whatsonwhen.
First opened in 1936, the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art is located in Tennoji Park and exhibits more than 8,000 Japanese and Chinese paintings.
Many of the artefacts are designated as important cultural properties and national treasures.
The museum's basement is the home of Osaka's Art Academy and also the location for various art events that are held on a regular basis.
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Visitors to the special exhibition will be able to view a fine selection of artworks, calligraphy and sculpture from some of Japan's most accomplished modern artists.
In the Japanese-style painting section of the exhibiton, there are examples of modern interpretations of traditional artistic styles.
Meanwhile, in the Western-style painting section there are artworks created using foreign techniques.
The exhibition is an excellent summary of how Japanese art has developed and incorporated Western influeces, report Whatsonwhen.
First opened in 1936, the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art is located in Tennoji Park and exhibits more than 8,000 Japanese and Chinese paintings.
Many of the artefacts are designated as important cultural properties and national treasures.
The museum's basement is the home of Osaka's Art Academy and also the location for various art events that are held on a regular basis.
Related news stories:
Almost 600k take part in Disaster Prevention Day (2nd September 2008)
Festival/Tokyo: A showcase of theatre and dance (19th March 2009)
Bank of Japan to 'sit tight' on interest rates (3rd September 2008)
Tokyo museum hosts Giotto di Bondone art exhibition (17th October 2008)
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