National Museum of Western Art
国立西洋美術館 · 우에노코엔
art museum in Tokyo, Japan
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:49
Welcome to the National Museum of Western Art, situated in the heart of Ueno Park. As you stand before this rectangular concrete structure, you are looking at a landmark of 20th-century modernism and Japan's only building…
Listen in the app2The Architectural Promenade: Le Corbusier's Vision1:39
As you enter the museum, notice the 'pilotis'—the columns that lift the building off the ground. This was one of Le Corbusier's signature elements, creating an open space that allows the park to flow beneath the structure. …
Listen in the app3Kojiro Matsukata and the Soul of the Collection1:42
To understand the heart of this museum, we must look to the man who made it possible: Kojiro Matsukata. Born in 1865, the son of a Prime Minister, Matsukata became a successful industrialist as the president of Kawasaki Dockyard…
Listen in the app4Masterpieces of the Renaissance and Baroque1:42
Following the chronological layout, our journey begins in the galleries of earlier European art. Here, you will find works from the 14th through 18th centuries, representing the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods. …
Listen in the app5Impressionism: The Shimmering Light of Monet and Renoir1:36
We now arrive at the heartbeat of the Matsukata Collection: the Impressionist galleries. This movement, focused on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color, resonated deeply with Matsukata. …
Listen in the app6Rodin and the Emotional Power of Sculpture1:30
The National Museum of Western Art is world-renowned for its collection of sculptures by August Rodin, the 'father of modern sculpture.' As you approach the entrance, you are greeted by perhaps the most famous figure in art…
Listen in the app7Post-Impressionism and the Dawn of Modernism1:29
Our final steps through the permanent collection take us into the realm of Post-Impressionism and the early 20th century. Here, we encounter the boldness of Vincent van Gogh, whose vibrant colors and swirling energy burst from…
Listen in the app8Closing1:25
As you prepare to leave the National Museum of Western Art, I hope you take a moment to reflect on the journey we have shared. We have walked through the 'promenade' of a modernist masterpiece, witnessed the legacy of Kojiro…
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What is National Museum of Western Art?
National Museum of Western Art is a place in 우에노코엔 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 우에노코엔 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 52 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7154, 139.7758 |
| Last updated |
