The records of Takashimaya Art Division

Abstract

It is known that the relationship with art and department stores is quite unique in Japan. However, we may not notice department stores promote the great variety of art events and many divisions get involved in. This paper is to focus on art division, which runs art events individually. As an example, it will represent the fundamental records of the art division at Takashimaya. Consequently, these records will help further study on the role department stores have played through Japanese art history.