By Sebastian Smee

Articles from the author

A show celebrates the first novel ever

An exhibition explores The Tale of Genji’s continuing influence on Japanese art

Tosa Mitsuoki, Japanese, 1617–1691. Murasaki Shikibu Composing The Tale of Genji (detail). Japan, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century Hanging scroll; ink and colour on silk

A rare look at Indian art and a royal court

‘Peacock in the Desert’ is a thoughtful, stately and scholarly show, filled with objects of almost unbelievable refinement

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