Virtual Lecture Series: From the Kiln: Japanese Ceramics

For thousands of years, Japanese artists have produced strikingly creative, distinctive, and functional ceramic works, utilizing traditional techniques while applying new adaptions and incorporating influences from other cultures such as Korea and China. From the 5,000-year-old ritual jars of the Jomon period to the startlingly innovative creations of the 21st century, immerse yourself in the imaginative techniques, complex variety, and sheer beauty of Japanese ceramics in the Asian Art Museum’s collection, from centuries past to the present day.

This one-hour virtual lecture by one of our community speaker docents is followed by a half-hour Q&A.

10:05 AM | Welcome
10:10 AM | Program
11:00 AM | Q&A

Members at every level are invited to attend this virtual event.

Need help registering? Email [email protected].

Image: Tea bowl, approx. 1800-1950. by Raku Ryonyu (Japanese, 1756 – 1834). Earthenware with glaze. Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B69P23. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

Bowl, 2011. by Kawase Shinobu (Japanese, b. 1950). Heisei period (1989-2019). Porcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze. Asian Art Museum, Gift in honor of Dr. Laura W. Allen, 2013.48. © Kawase Shinobu. Photograph © Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.