Close to ART: Akita Museum of Modern Art
15 Minutes · Season 2 · Episode 14
The Akita Museum of Modern Art in northern Japan primarily exhibits works of locally based artists. Visitors can enjoy woodblock prints displaying regional customs, paintings of natural scenery, and unique takes on Japanese traditional art. Its 18th-century Akita Ranga exhibit, with the first traces of Western techniques incorporated into Japanese art, is a must-see in this museum.
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Season
2
Episode
14
Air Date
12/Jun/2019
Air Time
—
Runtime
15 min
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The Akita Museum of Modern Art in northern Japan primarily exhibits works of locally based artists. Visitors can enjoy woodblock prints displaying regional customs, paintings of natural scenery, and unique takes on Japanese traditional art. Its 18th-century Akita Ranga exhibit, with the first traces of Western techniques incorporated into Japanese art, is a must-see in this museum.
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