Images: The Goblin of Kurama, 1922-1926. By Tsukioka Kogyo (Japanese, 1869–1927). Showa period (1912–1926). Ink and colors on paper. Asian Art Museum, Gift of the Lt. Col. A.T. Snell and Genevieve A. Snell Family Trust, 2023.179ab. © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
Asian Art Museum
One Hundred Plays of the Noh Theater by Tsukioka Kogyo
Step into the world of classical Japanese theater through the stunning woodblock prints of Tsukioka Kogyo. This exhibition showcases selections from his celebrated One Hundred Plays of the Noh Theater series, a luxury publication from the 1920s adorned with gold, silver, and mica. Each meticulously detailed print captures an iconic moment from a major Noh play, revealing the extraordinary artistry of traditional costumes—from intricately layered garments and elaborate masks to ornate headdresses and symbolic props. Kogyo's vivid compositions serve as both visual masterpieces and invaluable documentation of one of the world's oldest continuously performed theater traditions.