Celebrating International Book Day: Unique Japanese Prints from Our Library Collection Exhibition

This exhibition celebrates International Book Day with a special display of unique books from the museum's library, focusing on Japanese prints. Visitors can explore a curated selection of ukiyo-e and shin-hanga prints from 1823 to 1936, accompanied by relevant bibliographical materials. The event delves into the evolution and influence of Japanese woodblock printing.

On the occasion of International Book Day, the Museo Nacional de Antropología presents 'DÍA DEL LIBRO. LIBROS SINGULARES DE NUESTRA BIBLIOTECA,' an exhibition that delves into one of Japan's most influential visual traditions through a curated selection of prints and related library resources. The display features nine delicate ukiyo-e and shin-hanga prints created between 1823 and 1936, offering a journey through more than a century of technical, aesthetic, and cultural evolution in Japanese printmaking. The exhibition explores the origins of woodblock printing, its introduction to Japan, and its progressive adaptation into a sophisticated visual discipline that blended art, technique, and collective production. It analyzes how themes such as urban life, leisure, theatre, female figures, and landscapes depicted in these prints helped construct a recognizable and widely disseminated image of Japanese society. Furthermore, the presentation explains the unique creation process from the initial drawing to the final print, highlighting how these popular artworks significantly influenced Western art. The exhibition also touches upon the enduring legacy of this visual imagery in contemporary Japanese culture, particularly in manga and anime.

This is a free activity with limited capacity. Prior reservation is essential, with a maximum of two people per reservation. All reservations must be confirmed by the museum.