

Genji: A Picture Album
48 pages
37 illustrations
This title is out of print.
Considered the world’s first psychological novel, The Tale of Genji has captivated audiences around the globe and inspired artistic traditions for a thousand years. This picture album presents stunning works derived from the epic account of Japanese court life, welcoming the reader into a world of romance and political intrigue. The engaging text provides an overview of the visual interpretation of Genji, from twelfth-century handscrolls to contemporary manga. Accessible and handsomely illustrated, this enchanting picture album wonderfully evokes the artistic tradition inspired by a revered and celebrated work of Japanese literature.
Met Art in Publication
Japan
late 14th–early 15th century
Tosa Mitsuyoshi
late 16th–early 17th century
Tosa Mitsuyoshi
mid-16th–early 17th century
Tosa Mitsunori
early 17th century
Japan
18th century
Maruyama Ōkyo 円山応挙
right screen: 1774; left screen: 1793
Yamamoto Shunshō
ca. 1650
Okumura Masanobu
ca. 1710
Utagawa Kunisada
mid-to-late 1830s
Chōbunsai Eishi 鳥文斎栄之
1789–92
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Citation
McCormick, Melissa. 2019. Genji: A Picture Album. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art.