Dogu: ancient art and modern inspiration
A symposium at the British Museum
Saturday 7 November, 10.00–17.30
Stevenson Lecture Theatre
Free, booking advised
The symposium will explore the context and interpretation of the
mysterious and evocative dogu, their broader significance for art
and archaeology, and their role in contemporary Japanese
culture.
Related to the exhibition:
The power of dogu: ceramic figures from
ancient Japan
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Co-organised with the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of
Japanese Arts and Cultures
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Image: Masked dogū from Nakappara, Nagano
Prefecture, Japan. 1500-1000 BC.
On loan from the Chino City Board of Education.
Designated 'Important Cultural Property' by the Japanese
Government