Daikon-dera, Kyoto

Name/Title

Daikon-dera, Kyoto

Entry/Object ID

1972.4.2

Description

1966 woodblock print titled "Daikon-dera, Kyoto" by Saitō Kiyoshi.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Saitō Kiyoshi

Role

Artist

Date made

1966

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Height

16-1/2 in

Width

22 in

Interpretative Labels

Label

This print captures the calm of Daikon-dera, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Here Saitō uses textured surfaces, darker colors, and simple shapes to balance nature and architecture. Blending Japanese tradition with modern styles, Saitō creates a scene that feels both familiar and fresh, encouraging one to pause and reflect on the temple’s serene presence. This type of print was particularly popular with Americans, who appreciated Saitō’s depictions of Japanese architecture and culture.

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Label written by Kelley Hennessy

Label Type

Credit Line

Label

Gift of Dr. Paul Todd Makler and Hope Makler