Fifty NÅ Plays, Illustrated (YÅkyoku gojÅ«-ban), 3rd of 10 Volumes c. 17th century
Dimensions: H. 33.8 x W. 24.8 cm (13 5/16 x 9 3/4 in.)
Copyright: CC0 1.0
Editor: Here we have a volume from *Fifty NÅ Plays, Illustrated (YÅkyoku gojÅ«-ban)*, a book signed by Tosa Mitsuoki. It looks like a delicate, aged manuscript. What can you tell me about how this book might have been received in its time? Curator: This belongs to a larger tradition of illustrated books that served a vital role in disseminating cultural narratives. Consider how the patronage system influenced the production and circulation of such works. Editor: So, it's not just art for art's sake? Curator: Precisely. The imagery and the plays themselves were carefully curated to reflect and reinforce specific social and political values. Also, reflect on who had access to these materials and spaces of artistic expression. Editor: That’s really interesting. I see it as a beautiful object, but it's also a cultural artifact, a tool almost. Curator: Indeed. It shows how art actively participates in shaping public memory and power dynamics.
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