Nostalgia and Modernity

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Nostalgia and Modernity: The Styles of Komura Settai and Kawanishi Hide

This catalogue is dedicated to two specific artists: Komura Settai (1877-1940) and Kawanishi Hide (1894-1965). The juxtaposition of the works of Settai and Hide gives expression to two different attitudes towards the past and the present prevalent in the early 20th century: Settai harks back to the Edo period and to the world of classical Ukiyo-e, whereas Hide is only interested in contemporary society and the innovations emanating from the influx of foreigners. In terms of style Settai is precise and lineal, using a restricted colour palette whereas Hide’s compositions are rough and are accompanied by an explosion of colour.