Virtual Lecture Series - Layers of Color: The Beauty and Impact of Woodblock Prints

Wed, May 14 • 10:00 AM

Asian Art Museum

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Join the Asian Art Museum for an enlightening virtual lecture on the tradition and influential art of Japanese Woodblock Prints. This one-hour session will explore the evolution of woodblock printing, its various uses, and its impact on major art movements, including Impressionism. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session, offering members an opportunity to delve deeper into this rich artistic heritage. Members at all levels are welcome to attend this event online via Zoom.

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