Yes - I always learn so much when researching these videos. There were many more interesting facts - like they used the same blade to cut off Kira's head that Asano had used to commit seppuku.
A truly captivating narrative which I shall watch again. And again. I am mesmerized by the kimono of the maid kneeling before the receptacle which holds her master's head . The cranes of course are beautiful but what about that pool of blue at the front of her garment? It looks like a lake or pond.Your video reminds me of Inagaki's 1962 film which I saw at Pacific Film Archive when I was in high school. After that film I purchased a copy of Tale of Genji.Thus started my infatuation with Japan. I wish someday to visit.
Thanks for watching Claudia! You should definitely go to Japan, airline tickets are pretty cheap these days. I haven't read Genji yet but I have many prints that are related to that tale. Kuniyoshi was a master at designing beautiful kimonos for his prints. The blue color on her kimono has a mottled appearance to it that must have been an effect that was applied to the fabric on the kimono and possibly on the woodblock print ink as well. I've seen that same effect on other kimonos.
Amazing! Thanks Richard🙏
Thanks for sharing these great Ukiyo-e prints of the 47 Samurai. I never knew that one of the Ronin survived.
Yes - I always learn so much when researching these videos. There were many more interesting facts - like they used the same blade to cut off Kira's head that Asano had used to commit seppuku.
Great video! Fantastic history and art. Ending it with that quote was brilliant
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A truly captivating narrative which I shall watch again. And again. I am mesmerized by the kimono of the maid kneeling before the receptacle which holds her master's head . The cranes of course are beautiful but what about that pool of blue at the front of her garment? It looks like a lake or pond.Your video reminds me of Inagaki's 1962 film which I saw at Pacific Film Archive when I was in high school. After that film I purchased a copy of Tale of Genji.Thus started my infatuation with Japan. I wish someday to visit.
Thanks for watching Claudia! You should definitely go to Japan, airline tickets are pretty cheap these days. I haven't read Genji yet but I have many prints that are related to that tale. Kuniyoshi was a master at designing beautiful kimonos for his prints. The blue color on her kimono has a mottled appearance to it that must have been an effect that was applied to the fabric on the kimono and possibly on the woodblock print ink as well. I've seen that same effect on other kimonos.
At the shrine of the 47 Ronin,1 Lord, and a head, several samurai have committed seppuku in the years after
Yes I read that. Not my preferred way to go.
veery interesting, congratulations! yes Ihave 2-3 prints, one by kuniaki other from utagawa school...
awesome!