'Colorful Realm,' 18th Century Japanese Silk Paintings Make Rare U.S. Appearance



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In a rare U.S. visit, a collection of 30 Japanese bird-and-flower silk scroll paintings by Ito Jakuchu are on display at the National Gallery of Art, just in time for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in the nation's capital. Judy Woodruff reports on the display of the 18th century Japanese national treasures.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/jan-june12/japanscrolls_04-09.html

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