From majestic folding screens to delicate handscrolls, from the quiet dignity of Buddhist icons to the calligraphic expressiveness of Zen landscape, the works in this exhibition explore the unique aesthetic sensibilities offered by Japanese secular and sacred painting from the thirteenth century to the nineteenth century. For children ages 8 and older.
Space is limited.
The content of the screens and scrolls range from the quiet dignity of Buddhist icons to the calligraphic expressiveness of Zen landscape. This two hour workshop begins in the galleries with an exploration of the works led by a trained Hood Museum of Art Student Docent. The second part will take place in a studio where you will learn basic Japanese painting techniques and create your own Sumi-e painting. Workshop facilitator will be Stefanie Tjaden '00. Enrollment is limited to 12.