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Saturday University Lecture Series: Asia in Focus
What's Art and What's Not in the History of Japan
December 5, 2009
9:30–11 am
Stimson Auditorium


Professor Cynthea Bogel speaks on "What's Art and What's Not in the History of Japan."

This fall SAM’s new Center for Asian Art and Ideas, in collaboration with University of Washington faculty, presents a 10-week lecture series on Saturdays. Weeks
1–3 focus on India, weeks 4–6 on China and weeks 7–9 on Japan. Each segment will provide a historical overview, contemporary politics and society, and art and culture.

Other lectures in this series:
October 3: India and the World: Ancient to Modern Times
October 10: Trysts with Destiny: India After Independence
October 17: Contemporary Art in India and Its Global Futures
October 24: China in the 21st Century: Everything Changes, Everything Stays the Same
October 31: China and the World
November 7: Why is Calligraphy the Most Respected Art Form in China?
November 14: Why Has Japan Only Had One Dynesty?
November 21: The Troubled Spirit of Modern Japan
December 12: Roundtable discussion

A free aikido class will be held prior to this lecture.

Washington teachers can receive clock hour credit for participating in this program. Paperwork provided on site. Questions? Email SAM Educator Programs.

Members: $10
Adults: $15
Member series: $75
Nonmember series: $150

Purchase tickets in person at any of SAM's three sites, by email at boxoffice@seattleartmuseum.org or by phone at 206.654.3121.
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