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Haiga: Takebe Sōchō And The Haiku-Painting Tradition, University Of Richmond Museums
Haiga: Takebe Sōchō And The Haiku-Painting Tradition, University Of Richmond Museums
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Haiga: Takebe Sōchō and the Haiku-Painting Tradition
March 3 to April 16, 1995
Marsh Art Gallery
Introduction
There is an old saying in Japan that "the nail that sticks out gets banged down." This shows how the Japanese tend to perceive themselves in a social context, as opposed to Western individualist perceptions. Japanese society is seen as a community of human relationships; its performance depends critically upon the quality of these relationships. Therefore, Japanese are constantly trying to reach a harmonious balance between individual aspirations and social responsibilities.
There is great admiration in Japan for the balance which is evident …