Kimono Style: Edo Traditions to Modern Design; The John C. Weber Collection Catalogue: Monika Bincsik with contributions by Karen van Godtsenhoven and Arai Masanao, Kimono Style: Edo Traditions to Modern Design; The John C. Weber Collection Laurinda S. Dixon

Autor: Dixon, Laurinda S.
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Zdroj: Journal of Japonism; 2023, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p111-124, 14p
Abstrakt: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York recently held an exhibition called "Kimono Style: Edo Traditions to Modern Design," which showcased a collection of sixty-eight kimonos. The exhibition aimed to challenge stereotypes and present kimonos as symbols of the ongoing cultural exchange between Japan and the Western world. It highlighted the cultural significance of kimonos and their influence on Western fashion and art. The article discusses the kimono as a cultural artifact that can be appreciated by people from different backgrounds, emphasizing the positive aspects of cultural exchange and the benefits of understanding and respecting different cultures. The author maintains a neutral tone and presents the kimono as an example of respectful and beneficial cultural sharing. [Extracted from the article]
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