The "sky" we see every day. In today's world, it seems to be a matter of course that everyone can draw a common image. However, in Japanese art, it was not until the early modern period that people realized the realistic depiction of the "sky". In barrier painting, the golden background and golden clouds occupied this space, while in ink painting, they were sometimes positioned as the edge. Originally, the "sky" (sora) was an ambiguous place, neither "heaven", that is, the world of God, nor "earth", that is, the place where humans live. 
In the early modern period, under the influence of Western painting, the blue sky began to spread to Western-style paintings, mud paintings, ukiyo-e prints, etc. In particular, the fact that Shiba Eikan (1747-1818), a painter who often painted blue skies in the Edo period, learned heliocentrism from Dutch studies and had a scientific understanding of space, is instructive for thinking about the changes in the consciousness of the sky. On the other hand, the expression was sometimes formal and conceptual, such as the typical expression of the sky in ukiyo-e, "the blur of a letter". 
Since the Meiji era, with the introduction of mature Western painting education and scientific weather observation, painters who tried to capture the ever-changing clouds and sunlight have emerged. However, in the next generation, under the influence of new trends such as expressionism and surrealism, painters who depicted diverse and unique "sky" will follow, as if they were injecting their own mental images into this space. 
At first, our perspective was usually directed to the ground, and the "sky" rarely played a leading role in paintings. When an earthquake or war occurred on the ground and human activities were destroyed, the sky scattered over the ruins or the sky you looked up at the battlefield suddenly became heavy. The large space that you were not aware of appeared in front of you, illustrating the uncertainty of cognition. 
In modern times, by putting the once subordinate "sky" at the center, some artists have found a way to live. You can see it, but you can't see it. Through these changes in the sky's expression, this exhibition aims to highlight the fluctuations reflected in our consciousness. 

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Tokyo Literature and Art Tour | Songtao Art Museum Exploration 📜 🌆 In the bustling and busy Tokyo, there is a quiet and artistic corner - Songtao Art Museum, which is like a pearl hidden in the hustle and bustle of the city, waiting for every art lover to explore. 📍 Searching for, Songtao Art Museum is located in Akasaka, Tokyo Metropolitan Port District. The surrounding environment is quiet and tree-lined, complementing the surrounding high-end residential areas. It seems that since entering this block, it has been isolated from the outside world. I am fully immersed in the shock of art. 🏛️ When I first entered the art museum, the unique architectural style left a deep impression. It cleverly combines modern minimalist design with traditional Japanese aesthetic elements, white exterior walls with wooden decorative lines, both atmospheric and warm, in the sunlight, exude a quiet and elegant atmosphere. The space layout of the venue is wide, and walking in it will not feel cramped at all. Every step is like stepping on the rhythm of art. The collections in the museum are rich and diverse, covering many masterpieces from traditional Japanese paintings to modern Western art. Among them, in the field of Japanese painting, there are many famous masterpieces, delicate brush strokes depict mountains and rivers, flowers, birds, fish and insects, like you can hear the natural whispers in the painting; The western oil painting part is even more amazing, the works of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist masters, bold with color, light and shadow change, bring the viewer into another dimension of time and space. What impressed me was a Van Gogh-style painting, with a strong and hot color, twisted but full of strength lines, standing in front of the painting, as if you can feel the passion of Van Gogh&#39;s heart when he created it, as if you were under the gorgeous starry sky of his pen. 🌳 The outdoor courtyard of the art museum is also a highlight. The carefully managed Japanese-style garden landscape, scattered trees, flowing streams, and quaint stone bridges echo each other with the artistic atmosphere in the museum, forming a perfect integration of indoor and outdoor art. Here, find a stone stool to sit down, the breeze blows, looking at the beautiful scenery in front of you, the thoughts can&#39;t help but drift far, like crossing back to ancient Japan, feel the Zen and leisure. 💡 It is especially worth mentioning that Songtao Art Museum will hold various special exhibitions from time to time. These special exhibitions often focus on a specific theme or artist, gather rare works from around the world, and bring audiences an art feast after another. During each special exhibition, the museum is popular, and art lovers from all over the world gather to discuss and appreciate these rare treasures, the strong artistic atmosphere, people are intoxicated, lingering. ☕ tired of shopping, the cafe in the art gallery is a great place to rest. Order a cup of fragrant latte, paired with a delicate Japanese pastry, sitting by the window, while tasting food, while reminiscing the artwork that you have just seen, the body and mind have been greatly comforted. 🌟 Songtao Art Museum, it is not only a space for displaying artworks, but also a holy place where people can nourish their hearts and sublimate their artistic perception. Every moment spent here is like a deep pairing with art.

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