Learn about the aesthetics, symbolism, and meanings of objects in the traditional Japanese garden.
Yvonne Wolf will give a short background on the aesthetics of the Japanese gardens. Discover Confucian symbolism expressed in gardens and how they are used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace. Learn the meanings behind paths, ponds, and pavilions. Yvonne will use examples from the Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago, and more. After attending this presentation, you will have a greater understanding and appreciation of Japanese gardens.
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
Japanese Aesthetics: Exploring Japan’s Artistic Sensibilities, Friday May 10, 2pm, Virtual. Register
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.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
