Courtesy Japanese Art Society of America
Join the The Japanese Art Society of America next week for their upcoming sponsored events! An Introduction to Bunraku: The Puppet Theater of Japan is a live Zoom webinar next Tuesday, Oct. 22nd that will delve into the tradition and history of this multidimensional art form listed as a UNESCO Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity. On Saturday, Oct. 26th, they will host a panel discussion and lunch at The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden exploring their exhibit on contemporary prints from China, Korea and Japan. Learn more below and sign up today!
Zoom Webinar: An Introduction to Bunraku: The Puppet Theater of Japan
October 22, 2024 at 5pm
JASA is pleased to present the Zoom webinar, An Introduction to Bunraku: The Puppet Theater of Japan, with Claudia Orenstein, Professor of Theatre at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, CUNY. Bunraku, also known as ningyō jōruri, is a multidimensional art that marries exquisitely carved puppet figures, operated by teams of performers, with dramatic narration to shamisen accompaniment. Drawing from early ritual practices and the work of medieval itinerant bards in the Edo period, bunraku became a popular entertainment appealing to restless urban audiences with tales of love, war and personal sacrifice. Contributions of great dramatic writers like Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1724) and novelties in puppet construction not only supported the form’s past success, but have continued to make it a unique art form admired throughout the world.
Professor Orenstein will offer insights into various aspects of the tradition and the history and development of this art that is both an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan and listed as a UNESCO Intangible Culture Heritage of Humanity.
To learn more and register, check out their calendar of events here.
Luncheon Talk at The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden
October 26, 2024 from 2-4pm
28 Deveau Road North Salem, NY
Fee: $30 includes buffet lunch
JASA is delighted to host an in-person visit and panel discussion for members at The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden, where the exhibition Making a Good Impression: Contemporary Prints from China, Korea and Japan runs until November 17. This exhibition is co-curated by Elizabeth Hammer and JASA member Allison Tolman, who will be among the participants in the panel discussion.
The museum is accessible by car (parking is available) or MetroNorth train to Croton Falls and then Uber service to the museum. Attendees will be served a buffet lunch. Please note that the deadline to sign up is October 22nd.
To learn more and register, check out their calendar of events here.