Each of the 54 volumes of The Tale of Genji (Kiritsubo to Yume no Ukihashi) is visually introduced on two double-page spreads, with plot summaries of each volume, conventions and highlights of scenes depicted in picture scrolls, and a wealth of topical columns and the latest information. There are approximately 130 illustrations.
By understanding the conventions depicted in paintings, you can enjoy the works by identifying which volume the scenes depicted in not only picture scrolls but also crafts and other items themed around The Tale of Genji correspond to.
Feature pages cover a variety of art pieces that were born from The Tale of Genji, including "Hatsune Furnishings," "This is also a Genji painting," "The Four Seasons at Rokujo-in," "Tan'yū's Genji paintings," "The Composition Being Arranged," "Hakuboshi's Genji paintings and Women," and "Resisting Ladies." The authors are leading experts on Genji paintings.
