Tokugawa Japan – Ideologies in Conflict – The Sinophobe– by Professor Richard Bowring « Japan 400

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Tokugawa Japan – Ideologies in Conflict – The Sinophobe– by Professor Richard Bowring

13 November 2013 @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

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The Toshiba Lectures in Japanese Art and Culture provide a public platform for a senior scholar of Japanese studies to present a research project which is already well-developed in a series of three lectures to a broad public audience. To mark the 10th Toshiba Lectures Series, a commemorative reception will follow after each lecture where members of the audience are welcome.

Japan in the Tokugawa period (1603-1868) was one of the most highly urbanised countries in the world, a situation that arose when the military rulers decided to isolate samurai from the land and corral them into castle towns. Despite the fact that this was in essence a militarised society, an artistic and literary culture emerged that has proved to be a source of fascination for many. Professor Bowring explores a wide range of intellectual responses to this new world.

Programme leaflet: Toshiba Poster 2013-front Toshiba Flyer 2013-back

This talk is free, however places are limited and seats are allocated on a first-come first-served basis on the night

Sponsored by: Toshiba International Foundation.

In association with: Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures; The British Museum; SOAS University of London; The Japan Society

NOTE:  Professor Bowring will also be giving a talk on 21 November in Norwich Cathedral as part of these Toshiba lecture series.

Details

Date:
13 November 2013
Time:
6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre;
SOAS; Russell Square;, London, WC1H 0XG United Kingdom