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.