Tag Archives: art

Call for Papers: Icons of Impermanence: Contemporary Buddhist Art

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Paula

http://ubcbuddhism.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/2345/ UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program, funded by The Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation, will hold a conference on contemporary Buddhist art July 6-8, 2012 at the University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus. Part of event series … Continue reading →

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FLF: Anatomical Cross-sections Made from Japanese Mulberry Paper

Posted on February 24, 2012 by tnguyen3729

Lost at E-Minor shared some fascinating art by Lisa Nilsson earlier this month. Her Tissue Series “Anatomical Cross-Sections in Paper” utilizes Japanese mulberry paper. Lisa writes on her website that: These pieces are made of Japanese mulberry paper and the gilded edges … Continue reading →

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Exhibition: “Sakura: Cherry Blossoms as Living Symbols of Friendship”

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Paula

Exhibition at Library of Congress In 1912 the city of Tokyo gave Washington, D.C., a gift of 3,000 flowering cherry trees (“sakura” in Japanese), as a symbol of enduring friendship between Japan and the United States. Despite a war, the … Continue reading →

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Study Traditional Theatre in Kyoto this summer!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Paula

Traditional Theatre Training 2012 is accepting applications for its 28th annual intensive program July 20-August 10th. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and researchers, and artists from many fields are invited; Japanese language is not necessary. Designed to overcome obstacles … Continue reading →

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Study at Doshisha University: UNO-Japan, Summer 2012

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Paula

Spend 5 weeks in the heart of Kyoto this summer and earn 6 college credits! The UNO-Japan: Study at Doshisha University Program is a 5-week summer program designed primarily for college students to learn Art, Photography, Film, and Japanese Language … Continue reading →

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Call for papers: Modern Art Asia

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Paula

Modern Art Asia is dedicated to the arts of Asia from the eighteenth century to today, presenting graduate research from historical perspectives and international news on Asian art. Combining peer-reviewed articles with insightful commentary and the latest exhibition reviews from … Continue reading →

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Resource: USCF Japanese Woodblock Prints

Posted on February 1, 2012 by tnguyen3729

Interested in Japanese medical history and art? Check out the University of California San Francisco’s (UCSF) Digital Collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints! About In 1963, an East Asian collection was started by UCSF Provost and university librarian, later Chancellor, John … Continue reading →

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On Museum Volunteering / Internships

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Travis

Our main article kicking off the 2012 year is a guest piece by Travis, an MA student in art history who also runs the blog “茶有の者 – A Man with Tea.” We’re happy to have him and look forward to … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Non-western Art History, Florida International Univ., Asst prof

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Paula

Institution:   Florida International University, Art and Art History Location:   Florida, United States Position:   Assistant Professor, Non-Western Art Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida Search for Art Historian (Assistant Professor level) specializing in art outside of the Euro-American … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Oshibori (hot towel) Art

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Nyssa

It is bounenkai 忘年会 season yet again, so why not take a look at the popularity of oshibori お絞り (hot towel) art and add another “talent” to your party repertoire? Check out Kyushu-based youtuber Bobby Judo’s how-to series on well-known oshibori art, … Continue reading →

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