There are many kinds of meanings and using of white in paintings. At first glance, white in paintings shows us the only white color, but at closer look, it looks us various materials and gives us many different impressions. Often overlooked compared to other colors, White is the most important color as motifs like the snow, the clouds, the dishes, clothes, or as Artists’ supplies. So from the ancient times, many artists around the word have tried to express “White” by their own way and sensitivity. This exhibition focuses the secret of that various expressions of white in paintings, showing Western paintings, Japanese Western-style paintings, Japanese-style paintings, Western Prints, Japanese Prints (Ukiyo-e).