Battle of the Genji and Heike Forces / Artist Unknown, Japan
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- Accession Number
- 1964/2.64
- Title
- Battle of the Genji and Heike Forces
- Artist
- Artist Unknown, Japan
- Artist Nationality
- Japanese
- Medium and Support
- 6-fold screen, ink and color on paper
- Object Creation Date
- 1573-1650
- Object Creation Place
- Asia (continent)
- Japan (nation)
- Creation Place 1
- Asia (continent)
- Creation Place 2
- Japan (nation)
- Dimensions
- 76.2 cm x 411.5 cm (30 in. x 162 in.)
- Century
- 16th century
- Primary Object Classification
- Painting
- Primary Object Type
- screen
- Secondary Object Classification
- Painting
- Secondary Object Type
- historical
- Physical Description
- This 6-fold screen is a depiction of the Battle of Genji and Heike. In samurai armor, the Heike forces approach by ship from the left, while Genji forces rush to the shore on horseback and on foot—drawing the viewer’s attention to the center of the screens, where their confrontation will finally take place. The Heike forces can be identified by the red banners on their ships, while the Genji clan carries white banners.
- Subject Matter
- The most renowned battle in Japan took place in the twelfth century over control of the Heian (794-1185) capitol of Kyoto. This legendary tale was spread by itinerant monks who sang of the drama while playing the biwa, a stringed instrument much like a lute, as they travelled Japan. The details of the struggles for power between the Heike (also known as Taira) and Genji (also known as Minamoto) clans were recorded in what came to be known as the Heike Monogatari (Tale of Heike) over the following centuries. Along with the Tale of Genji, the Heike Monogatari is one of the most famous stories in all of Japan.
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- University of Michigan Museum of Art
- Image Size
- 3276 x 956
- File Size
- 379 KB
- Record
- 1964/2.64
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"Battle of the Genji and Heike Forces; Artist Unknown, Japan." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1964-sl-2.64/1964_2.64.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 24, 2024.
