Echoes of Genji: Unraveling Timeless Emotions from Heian Elegance to Modern Reverie at the Guimet Museum till March 25th
about 4 months ago (12/03/2023)
Echoes of Genji: Unraveling Timeless Emotions from Heian Elegance to Modern Reverie at the Guimet Museum till March 25th – A Shaded View on Fashion Dear Shaded Viewers, What do a beloved 1980s manga series “Asakiyume mishi” and an exquisite 18th-century lacquer box once owned by Marie-Antoinette share in common? At first glance, not much. However, both draw inspiration from “The Tale of Genji,” a cornerstone of classical Japanese literature penned by a woman in the 11th century whose influence has remained unshaken across Asia to this day.