Join Asian Art Museum in an exploration of Japan’s Artistic Sensibilities in art and culture.
Kimono, netsuke, swords, lacquerware, screens, and scrolls. Come explore the variety, complexity and beauty of Japanese art. For the Japanese, the functionality of an object was not enough; it also had to be aesthetically pleasing and display the skill of the artisan, the taste of the patron, and the values of the culture. Luxuriate in this fascinating program highlighting some of the exquisite objects in the Japanese collection of the Asian Art Museum.
This program will not be recorded.
Join us for other programs in our Focus on Japan series:
Japan Travelogue, Thursday May 2, 1PM, Auditorium Learn More
Origami Workshop for Adults, Tuesday May 7, 1pm Auditorium Register
An Introduction to the Japanese Garden, Thursday May 16, 1pm, Auditorium Learn More
Concert with The Chicago Koto Group, Sunday May 19, 2pm, Auditorium Learn More
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust.
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