Art Speaks: Modern Japanese Military Art

Military subjects have a long history of representation in Japanese art. Prior to and during the Edo period (1615–1868), the imagery of war was essentially confined to domestic battles between feudal lords. However, after Japan began modernizing during the Meiji period (1868–1912) and the ensuing decades, it became involved in international wars of increasing scope. Philip Hu, curator of Asian art, will discuss a selection of objects dating between 1894 and 1947 that reflect the militarized outlook of the Empire of Japan for a half-century.

This virtual program will take place via Zoom and will include opportunities for participants to ask questions with the Q&A feature. Attendees’ mics and cameras will not be activated. This event will have automated closed captions.

Attendees must register to receive the Zoom link. Capacity for the live program is limited.

A closed-captioned recording of the program will become available on the Museum’s YouTube channel and website in the weeks following.