Cards, Fukujuso Flowers and Screen 

Editor: This is Keisai Eisen’s "Cards, Fukujuso Flowers and Screen" from the Harvard Art Museums. It feels like a little window into a scholar's private world. What symbols stand out to you in this intimate scene? Curator: The Fukujuso flowers, often called "lucky grass", and the screen depicting a domestic scene, certainly evoke ideas of prosperity and tranquility. Notice the calligraphy; do you think its placement is just decorative, or does it add another layer of cultural meaning? Editor: It looks like it might be related to the scene depicted in the screen? Curator: Perhaps. Consider how these elements intertwine: the ephemeral nature of the cards against the enduring image on the screen, and the hopeful symbolism of the flowers. They create a dialogue across time and tradition. It's a reminder that every detail contributes to a larger narrative. Editor: That's fascinating, I'll definitely be looking closer at all these details next time!