Autumn in Sagano

Description

Teruhide Kato shows trees in the colors of autumn above an old building. Only a very small part of the building is shown. This is somewhat reminiscent of a technique already used by ukiyo-e artists such as Hiroshige, where this would be used to enhance the perception of depth. In many of Teruhide Kato’s prints it is however not used for this purpose, but simply to draw attention to the beauty of the elements of the building displayed. Here that is the traditional roof of what is probably a temple in Sagano, near Kyoto. This area is know for its trees, especially its bamboo groves, and trees rise above the roof in this print too. As often with Teruhide Kato, the composition is very original and possesses a meditative quality, drawing the viewer’s attention to subtle decorations that one might normally miss easily.