[Ueno] Where to Start Viewing Western Paintings?

[Where to Start Viewing Western Paintings? — The National Museum of Western Art]

A unique exhibition that lets you enjoy 600 years of Western paintings from the Renaissance to Impressionism from the perspective of "where to focus your attention." A total of 88 works are paired and displayed by 36 themes, featuring 49 pieces from the San Diego Museum of Art (all shown in Japan for the first time) and 39 from the National Museum of Western Art, creating a dialogue through the exhibition layout.

🌟 Highlights
Enjoyable Comparisons Through Artwork Dialogues
By placing works from the same era or theme (e.g., Madonna and Child, still life) side by side, differences in style and technique become striking.
Tips for Viewing
With official captions and an audio guide (narrated by Dean Fujioka), the exhibition clearly points out "where to focus your attention," making it enjoyable even for art beginners.
A Collection of Masterpieces
Featuring a diverse lineup of masterpieces including Giotto, Fra Angelico, Giorgione, Rubens, Degas, as well as Spanish Baroque still lifes (by Cotán and Zurbarán).

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📌 Exhibition Overview & Access

📍 Venue: The National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Park)
🗓️ Dates: March 11 (Tue) – June 8 (Sun)
🕒 Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays until 8:00 PM / last admission 30 minutes before closing)
🚪 Closed: Mondays (open on 3/24, 5/5, 5/6), closed on 5/7
🎟️ Admission: Adults 2,300 yen / University students 1,400 yen / High school students 1,000 yen / Free for junior high school students and younger
🚉 Access: 10-minute walk from JR Ueno Station Park Exit & Uguisudani Station South Exit / 10–15 minute walk from Subway "Ueno" and "Nezu" stations