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If you ever have the chance to visit Kyoto (Japan), don't miss the opportunity to visit the Garden of Fine Arts. Located on the banks of the Kamo River, the Garden of Fine Arts is an outdoor architectural space showcasing famous works of art.
The Garden of Fine Arts architectural space (photo: Steemit).
Eight famous paintings are featured in this unique museum, including: Michelangelo's The Last Judgement, Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper, Monet's Water Lilies: Morning, Renoir's On the Terrace, Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon, Van Gogh's Road with Cypress and Star, and two ancient paintings from Japan and China.
A display space showcasing replicas of classical works of art (photo: Steemit)
Designed by the renowned architect Tadao Ando, the Garden of Fine Arts can be considered the ninth work of art that visitors can experience when they come here. The space is created by large concrete blocks, dividing it into eight exhibition areas. One might think that the gray color of the concrete would bore visitors, but upon exploring the garden, one will see the ingenuity in the architect's spatial division.
The architectural space is divided by concrete and glass (photo: Steemit).
Large walls create contrasting areas of light and shadow, highlighting the colors of the artworks in the open space. Tadao Ando designed walkways and overlapping ramps that allow visitors to admire the paintings from different perspectives.
Admire art from different heights and perspectives (photo: Minh Nguyen).
One of the indispensable elements in Tadao Ando's designs is water. From choosing the exhibition location next to the Kamo River to simulating canals and waterfalls within the architectural space, each element has its own artistic purpose.
Water is an integral part of Tadao Ando's design (photo: Steemit).
For example, Monet's painting *Water Lilies: Morning* lies silently at the bottom of the canal. The water refracts sunlight, altering the artwork's original colors. The water also reflects clouds and buildings onto the painting, adding new lines without encroaching on the classical artwork.
Monet's painting *Water Lilies: Morning* is placed at the bottom of a tranquil stream (photo: Minh Nguyen).
The sound of water also adds to the vibrancy of art appreciation. The gentle, tranquil flow of water is evident in "Water Lilies: Morning," while in "The Last Supper," the water is restrained by concrete walls, creating a soft, serene melody. Finally, the water becomes powerful and turbulent as we pass through "Judgement." It feels like a natural symphony, evoking emotions within us as we explore the art.
