One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji (Fujimi hyakuzu) 

Curator: Looking at this open book, we’re presented with two woodblock prints from Utagawa Hiroshige’s series, "One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji." It's like gazing through separate windows onto the same iconic vista. Editor: It's wonderfully serene, isn't it? The soft blues and greens create a sense of calm. It reminds me of quiet contemplation, almost a visual haiku. Curator: Absolutely. But Hiroshige's choice to frame Fuji with trees covered in vines also speaks to nature’s reclamation of the landscape, a subtle commentary on human impact perhaps? Editor: Perhaps. Or maybe it's about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary? The way he uses these natural elements to guide our eye toward Fuji feels deeply personal, as if it’s a scene remembered and cherished. Curator: Well, either way, Hiroshige gives us more than just a mountain; he offers a profound reflection on perspective and place, and how those concepts play out in broader cultural frameworks. Editor: It's a reminder that even iconic images can hold deeply personal meaning.