Detail. Japan, Wisdom King of Awe-Inspiring Power (Daiitoku Myōō), late 13th century, wood with metal, polychrome, gilding, and inlaid crystal eyes, Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture; formerly given to the Center in 2000 in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman Lee by the Clark Family in appreciation of the Lees' friendship and help over many years 2013.29.1a-g2013.29.1a-g.

Ive Covaci | Japanese Buddhist Art of the Kamakura Period

Buddhist sculpture of the Kamakura period (1185–1333) is known for its realism, stemming from technical and stylistic innovations in creating more naturalistic forms, coupled with religious developments that brought devotees into closer proximity with the deities they worshipped. This talk will examine the artistic and religious contexts of Kamakura period Buddhist works in Mia’s collection, illuminating the significance of recent acquisitions from the Burke and Clark Collections.

Ive Covaci, PhD, is guest curator of the exhibition “Kamakura: Realism and Spirituality in the Sculpture of Japan,” opening February 2016 at Asia Society Museum in New York, and editor of the exhibition catalogue.

To register, call (612) 870-6323 or reserve online.

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