Have you ever thought about the different cultures behind works of art?
Why does the Kannon on the back of a dragon seem so Western, even though it is an Eastern painting?
Why was a seemingly ordinary landscape painting considered a masterpiece in its time?
ICC is pleased to offer the opportunity to figure out the answers to these questions through our first two-day program held online and in-person!
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a turbulent time for the entire world, a time that opened up new avenues of artistic expression in every country. In Japan, which was already modernizing, artists such as Shunso Hishida and Naojiro Harada sought to combine traditional Japanese sense of beauty and subject matter with Western sensibilities and techniques to develop super-regional and timeless expressions.
This event will start with an online appreciation session by chatting on Day One, followed by a visit to The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, on Day Two, to view its collection and learn how Japanese people understood different cultures and how people exchanged their ideas in the 19th century and beyond.
You will not be alone, but will be able to appreciate works of art while interacting and exchanging thoughts with other students from different cultural backgrounds!
Wouldn’t you like to engage in a dialogue that transcends time and region?
Date & Time
Online: October 28 (Fri), 6:15-7:45pm (Zoom opens at 6pm)
In-person: October 29 (Sat), 10:15-11:45am (Meet at 10am)
Place
October 28: Online (Zoom)
October 29: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
*Details will be sent to confirmed participants.
Eligibility
Waseda students who can participate both days
Deadline
October 24 (Mon), 9:00am
Language
MC: English & Japanese
Presentation: Japanese
Q&A: Japanese and English
Social Time: Unrestricted
Fee
Free * By showing Student ID Card
* Transportation at your own expense.
(Waseda-Takebashi 170 yen one way)
Registration
Via MyWaseda
※ Limited to those who can participate both days .
Capacity
About 30 people (by lottery)
*Results announced on the deadline day
Cooperation
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Before applying
- Canceling after applying causes confusion and may prevent others from participating. Please read the ICC Cancellation Policy and check your schedule carefully.
- Applicants are required to read and accept our Covid-19 Policies.
- There is a possibility that this program may be cancelled or changed due to the COVID-19. In that case, the ICC will notify participants as soon as possible.
Enquiries
Student Diversity Center: ICC
TEL: 03-5286-3990
Email: [email protected]
