著者・編者John T. Carpenter and Melissa McCormick, with Monika Bincsik and Kyoko Kinoshita
preface by Sano Midori.
一般注記Catalog of an exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from March 5-June 16, 2019.
資料の内容に関する注記"This will be the first major loan exhibition in North America to focus on the artistic tradition inspired by Japan's most celebrated work of literature, The Tale of Genji. Written by Murasaki Shikibu, a lady-in-waiting in the early eleventh-century imperial court, and often referred to as the world's first psychological novel, the tale recounts the amorous escapades of the "Shining Prince" Genji and introduces some of the most iconic female characters in the history of Japanese literature. Covering the period from the eleventh century to the present, the exhibition will feature more than 120 works, including paintings, calligraphy, silk robes, lacquer wedding set items, a palanquin for the shogun's bride, and popular art such as ukiyo-e prints and modern manga. Highlights include two National Treasures and several works recognized as Important Cultural Properties. For the first time ever outside Japan, rare works will be on view from Ishiyamadera Temple--where, according to legend, Shikibu started writing the tale."--Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
書誌注記Includes bibliographical references and index.