THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE PICTURE BOOKS- FROM E-INAGKYO TO THE FAMILY OF FOURTEEN
THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE PICTURE BOOKS- FROM E-INAGKYO TO THE FAMILY OF FOURTEEN
Wander into the wonderful world of Japanese picture books, and witness for yourself the country’s rich history of narratives in the last 1,300 years.
From the oldest illustrated manuscript in the 8th century to the contemporary picture books we see today, this unique exhibition traces the evolution of books in Japan through a fine collection of high quality reprints of historical documents and images.
Curated by Chihiro Art Museum, the world’s first museum dedicated to children’s books, this exhibition features the works of 6 celebrated Japanese artists, and allows visitors to delve into the rich and lesser-known history of illustrated books in Japan.
This is an exhibition jointly organised by the National Book Development Council of Singapore and Chihiro Art Museum, and is held in conjunction with SJ50 and the Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2016 Country of Focus: Japan.