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Edo was a remarkable period in Japanese history (1603-1868) when artists broke from tradition and experimented with asymmetry, abstraction, stylization, and empty space to depict the natural world. These artists set the stage for modern art through their innovative, open-hearted depictions.Inspired by Edo 2024 is a national art competition based on the Smithsonian’s Investigating Japan’s Edo Avant Garde curriculum which engages students in grades 1-12 in non-Western art. Participants also took inspiration from the documentary film 'Edo Avant Garde' by Linda Hoaglund.
Students submitted original artwork depicting natural creatures with distinctive, often playful personalities. The Inspired by Edo exhibition was first hosted in the Boddy House at Descanso Gardens from July 6-28 and will be displayed in the Japan Foundation gallery space from August 5–September 28.
Header Image: Kitsune, by Emma Kinslie Rain Summer, Grade 11, Arkansas
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