Asian Languages and Civilizations 20: Reinventing : The Art, Literature and Politics of Japan’s Modern Capital Professors Samuel Morse and Trent Maxey (Fall 2009)

Students viewed images of Tokyo from the period to the era to understand processes of survival, modernization, and reinvention in the capital city as Japan became an economic power after World War II.

Works of art viewed:

Fujimori Shizuo Japanese, 1891-1943 Eleventh Month: Autumn at Haneda, Tokyo Airport (Juichigatsu Haneda no aki Tokyo hikojo), from 'Twelve Views of Greater Tokyo' series (Dai Tokyo junikei no uchi), June 22, 1930 (Showa 5) Woodblock print Museum purchase AC 2008.62

Fukazawa Sakuichi Japanese, 1896-1946 Distant View of Nikolai Cathedral (Nikkorai enbo), from 'One Hundred Views of Modern Tokyo: Sosaku hanga (Shin Tokyo Hyakkei: sosaku hanga), first set, no.25, September 29, 1929 (Showa 4) Woodblock print Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.57

Fukazawa Sakuichi Japanese, 1896-1946 Baseball Match Between Waseda and Keio at Jingu Baseball Stadium (Jingu Kyujo Sokeisen), from 'One Hundred Views of Modern Tokyo: Sosaku hanga (Shin Tokyo Hyakkei: sosaku hanga), fourth set, no.14, December 4, 1931 (Showa 6) Woodblock print Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.61

Henmi Takashi Japanese, 1895-1944 Motomachi Park in Hongo (Hongo Motomachi Koen), from 'One Hundred Views of Modern Tokyo: Sosaku hanga (Shin Tokyo Hyakkei: sosaku hanga), July 1930 (Showa 5) Woodblock print Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.59

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 Wadakura Gate (Wadakura) from 'Views of Tokyo after the Earthquake' series (Tokyo shinsai ato fukei), December 1923 (Taisho 12) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.49

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 Fukagawa Timberyards (Fukagawa kiba) from 'Views of Tokyo after the Earthquake' series (Tokyo shinsai ato fukei), April 1924 (Taisho 13) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.50

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 Seiroka Hospital, Tsukiji (Tsukiji) from 'Views of Tokyo after the Earthquake' series (Tokyo shinsai ato fukei), 1923 (Meiji 13) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.51

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 Asakusa (Asakusa) from 'Views of Tokyo after the Earthquake' series (Tokyo shinsai ato fukei), edition 26/50, September 1925 (Taisho 14) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.52

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 National Sports Palace (Kokugikan) from 'Views of Tokyo after the Earthquake' series (Tokyo shinsai ato fukei), edition 17/50, April 1925 (Taisho 14) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.53

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 Azuma Bridge (Azumabashi) from 'Views of Tokyo after the Earthquake' series (Tokyo shinsai ato fukei), edition 17/50, April 1925 (Taisho 14) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.54

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 Great Gate at Shiba (Shiba Daimon) from 'Views of Tokyo after the Earthquake' series (Tokyo shinsai ato fukei), edition 17/50, April 1925 (Taisho 14) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.55

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 Ryo-tashi (Ryo-taishi) from 'Views of Tokyo after the Earthquake' series (Tokyo shinsai ato fukei), edition 17/50, April 1925 (Taisho 14) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.56

Hiratsuka Un'ichi Japanese, 1895-1997 Akasaka Palace (Akasaka Rikyu) from '15 Scenes of Last Tokyo in Original Wood-cut' (Tokyo kaiko zue), 1945 (Showa 20) woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.63.2

Inoue Yasuji Japanese, 1864-1889 The Azuma Restaurant (Tokyo Koamicho Yoroibashidori Azumatei), 1888 (Meiji 21) Woodblock print (oban tate-e triptych) Museum Purchase AC 2008.47.1-3

Kawakami Sumio Japanese, 1895-1972 Casino Fleuri, Asakusa Park (Asakusa koen Kajino Foeuri) from 'One Hundred Views of Modern Tokyo: Sosaku hanga (Shin Tokyo Hyakkei: sosaku hanga), third set, no.1, June 22, 1930 (Showa 5) Woodblock print Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.58

Kawakami Sumio Japanese, 1895-1972 Night of Ginza (Yoru no Ginza) from '15 Scenes of Last Tokyo in Original Wood-cut' (Tokyo kaiko zue), 1945 (Showa 20) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.63.12

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 View of Mount Atago (Atagoyama no zu), October 3, 1878 (Meiji 11) Woodblock print (oban yoko-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.37

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 Ryogoku Bridge and the One Hundred Stakes (Senpon gui Ryogoku), 1880 (Meiji 13) Woodblock print (oban yoko-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.38

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 View of the Great Fire at Ryogoku from Hamacho (the Fire of January 26th, 1881), (Hamacho yori sha Ryogoku taika, Meiji juyonnen shogatsu nijuroku nichi shukka), 1881 (Meiji 14) Woodblock print (oban yoko-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.39

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 Outbreak of Fire Seen from Hisamatus-cho (Great Fire on the Night of February 11, 1881) (Hisamatsu- cho yori miru shuk'ka, Meiji juyonen nigatsu juichinichi yoru taika), 1881 (Meiji 14) Woodblock print (oban yoko-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.40

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 Night on the (Sumidagawa yoru), 1881 (Meiji 14) Woodblock print (oban yoko-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.41

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 Night at Nihonbashi (Nihonbashi yoru), 1881 (Meiji 14) Woodblock print (oban yoko-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.42

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 One Hundred Stakes on the Okawa (Sumida) River (Okawabata hyappongui), 1884 (Meiji 17) Woodblock print (oban tate-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.43

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 Meguro Arsenal (Meguro Ienyuzo), November 10, 1884 (Meiji 17) Woodblock print (oban tate-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.44

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 Steel Bridge at Kyobashi, Distant View of Tsukudajima (Tepposhu Kyobashi Tsukudajima enkei), November 10, 1884 (Meiji 17) Woodblock print (oban tate-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.45

Kobayashi Kiyochika Japanese, 1847-1915 View of Nihonbashi from Ebo Bridge (Edobashi yori Nihonbashi no kei), 1884 (Meiji 17) Woodblock print (oban tate-e) Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.46

Koizumi Kishio Japanese, 1893-1945 Mitsui and Mitsukoshi Department Stores (Mitsui to Mitsukoshi) from 'One Hundred Woodblock Printed Views of Greater Tokyo in Showa: number 3' series (Showa Tokyo fukei hanga hyakuzue hanpu ga dai sankei), 1930 (Showa 5) Woodblock print Gift of Charles Wilkes (Class of 1971) and Helen Wilkes, Parents, Class of 2008 AC 2008.34

Koizumi Kishio Japanese, 1893-1945 Central Weather Station (Chuo kishodai) from 'One Hundred Woodblock Printed Views of Greater Tokyo in Showa: number 41' series (Showa Tokyo fukei hanga hyakuzue hanpu ga dai yonjuik'kei), 1933 (Showa 8) Woodblock print Gift of Charles Wilkes (Class of 1971) and Helen Wilkes, Parents, Class of 2008 AC 2008.35

Koizumi Kishio Japanese, 1893-1945 Spring Sumo Tournament, Kokugi Hall (Haru basho no Kokugikan) from 'One Hundred Woodblock Printed Views of Greater Tokyo in Showa: number 59' series (Showa Tokyo fukei hanga hyakuzue hanpu ga dai gojukyu kei), 1935 (Showa 10) Woodblock print Gift of Charles Wilkes (Class of 1971) and Helen Wilkes, Parents, Class of 2008 AC 2008.36

Maekawa Sempan Japanese, 1888-1960 Night of Shinjuku (Shinjuku no yoru) from '15 Scenes of Last Tokyo in Original Wood-cut' (Tokyo kaiko zue), 1945 (Showa 20) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.63.15

Maekawa Senpan Japanese, 1896-1946 The Battery at Suijo Park (Mizukami Koen daiba) from 'One Hundred Views of Modern Tokyo: Sosaku hanga (Shin Tokyo Hyakkei: sosaku hanga), third set, no.7, August 23, 1930 (Showa 5) Woodblock print Purchase with Wise Fund for Fine Arts AC 2008.60

Onchi Koshiro Japanese, 1891-1955 Niju Bridge (Nijubashi) from '15 Scenes of Last Tokyo in Original Wood-cut' (Tokyo kaiko zue), 1945 (Showa 20) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.63.1

Onchi Koshiro Japanese, 1891-1955 Tokyo Station (Tokyo eki) from '15 Scenes of Last Tokyo in Original Wood-cut' (Tokyo kaiko zue), 1945 (Showa 20) Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.63.4

Tomikichiro Tokuriki Japanese, 1902-1999 Dotonbori (Osaka) from '100 Views of New Japan', December, 1938 Woodblock print Purchase with William K. Allison (Class of 1920) Memorial Fund AC 2008.05

Utagawa Kunimasa IV Japanese, 1848-1920 Brocade Picture of the "Pavilion Above the Clouds" Sugoroku (Ryounkaku kikai sugoroku), 1890 (Meiji 23) Woodblock print Museum Purchase AC 2008.48