University of Virginia Rare Book School welcomes applications for its upcoming course, “The Art of the Book in Edo and Meiji Japan, 1615-1912,” which will be taught by Ellis Tinios, Honorary Lecturer at the University of Leeds, visiting researcher at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, and special assistant to the Japanese Section of the Department of Asia, British Museum.
The course will take place 3-7 October at the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Library, Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, DC.
“The Art of the Book in Edo and Meiji Japan, 1615-1912” focuses on the unique style, subject matter, technique, and beauty of the illustrated woodblock printed books produced during this time period. Through daily lectures and discussions as well as hands-on sessions, students will view examples of some of the most significant books produced in Edo and Meiji Japan. The course will include: key features of history and achievements of prominent artists during this period; the physical characteristics of Japanese books; the change and continuity of art book production; the impact of imported Chinese and Western books; and issues of collecting and appreciating Japanese illustrated books in Europe and America. No previous knowledge of Japanese language or art history is required for this course.
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