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Oct 14, 2010
Oct 14, 2010
Oct 14, 2010
Oct 14, 2010
Oct 14, 2010

Freedom and Justice

Freedom and Justice

自由 正義

1965

Bundō Shunkai 豊道 春海

(Japanese, 1878–1970)

Japan, Shōwa period

(1926-89)

Handscroll; ink on paper

Overall: 75 x 330 cm (29 1/2 x 129 15/16 in.)

Gift of Ms. Sato Bundo 1984.218

Location

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Description

Bundo Shunkai, a calligrapher and Buddhist monk, was dedicated to establishing modern Japanese calligraphy and pursued the adaptation of Chinese Six Dynasty-style calligraphy. This oversized monumental handscroll reads (from right to left) "Freedom and Justice" and represents Japan’s newly adopted value of democracy, as influenced by Western culture of the 1960s.

See also
Collection: 
ASIAN - Handscroll
Department: 
Japanese Art
Type of artwork: 
Calligraphy
Medium: 
Handscroll; ink on paper
Credit line: 
Gift of Ms. Sato Bundo

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