Shin Bijutsukai (New Art Association)

the work

Woodblock prints from Shin-Bijutsukai

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"Shin Bijutsu Kai" is a Japanese design magazine published in the early 1900s. This work is a collection of carefully selected woodblock prints that appeared in the original edition, reproduced using digital technology. These woodblock prints were created by ukiyo-e artists and Japanese painters of various schools who were active from the end of the Meiji period to the beginning of the Taisho period , and you can enjoy a variety of expressions that combine traditional Japanese aesthetics with the influence of Western art .

New Art Sea Biography

• First published in 1901
• As an art magazine, it introduces works in a wide range of fields , including painting, sculpture, crafts, and design.
• In particular, we actively feature works by up-and-coming artists and those that combine traditional Japanese art with Western art.
• 1902: Discontinued

Representative works (woodblock prints)

• Many of the works are by unknown authors, but it is said that works by Kamisaka Sekka, Tomita Keisen, Kajita Hanko, Suzuki Suzaku, and others were included.

Characteristics and influences of the works of the New Art University Umi

The woodblock prints featured in Shin Bijutsu Kai are a group of works that symbolize the fusion of tradition and innovation in the Japanese art world from the end of the Meiji period to the beginning of the Taisho period . While based on the traditional techniques of ukiyo-e, these works are characterized by their innovative designs and compositions that incorporate the influence of Western art , as well as their vivid colors.

"Shin Bijutsu Kai" breathed fresh air into the Japanese art world and had a major impact on later art movements. It was also introduced overseas and is thought to have influenced art movements such as Art Nouveau and Japonisme.

These woodblock prints not only document an important turning point in Japanese art history, but are also highly regarded today for their artistic excellence .