Grand Exposition in Commemoration of the Imperial Coronation
Date
1928
Credits
- Nakashima Gorou Designer
Format
- Poster 2887
- Advertisement 294
- Advertising 723
Clients
Typefaces
Techniques
- lithography 250
- illustration 398
- painting 115
- printing 1038
Dimensions
905 × 1224 mm
Locations Made
- Japan 693
This is a commemorative poster for the Grand Exposition held in honor of the Imperial Coronation. It was created to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Showa. This poster won first prize in a public competition held by Kyoto city to select the official design for the event.
At the center of the composition stands a group of towering pavilions, symbolic of progress and modernity, with rays of light dramatically extending to the sky, which gives a sense of optimism. The vivid warm colors create a festive and ceremonial atmosphere of the exposition.
