Anthology With Cranes
鶴下絵和歌巻
The film is an experimental animation based on the 17th-century picture scroll "Anthology with Cranes" by Sotatsu Tawaraya, which spans 13 meters and 53 centimeters. The artist Koji Yamamura attempts to decipher the scroll and interpret its intent through moving images.
The work brings the static cranes and calligraphy of the original painting to life, evoking a sense of motion and atmosphere. Yamamura explores the visual rhythm and spatial flow of the scroll, transforming it into a unique cinematic experience without altering the original composition.
