Kyoto, Japan: Aesthetic Perspectives Information sessions Sept 21, Oct 4

Where is Kyoto?

Kyoto Ancient capital from 710- 1868 Traditional culture preserved and contemporary culture thrives. 　　 1700 temples 800 shrines Infinite gardens 17 World Heritage Sites

When? May 17, 2019 – May 29, 2019 10 nights at a western style hotel 1 night home stay at a traditional farm house Temperature : 77F high / low 56F

Four Credits= 1 Course Two credits from the course offered prior to the trip in spring semester, 2019 tentative syllabus Two credits from the trip Courses satisfy the Art and Literature LSC requirement

Studio Experiences Ceramic studio making tea cups and plates Dye studio coloring a scarf and weaving a costar with natural materials Bamboo basket making in Miyama village Japanese cooking in Miyama village Tea Ceremony participation at Honenin temple Calligraphy and brush arts with a master artist Japanese garden workshop

Visit, Observe, Discover Kyoto National Museum Numerous temples and shrines Murinan garden tour and other gardens Miyama (old faming village in northern Kyoto) Daimonji Mountain (hiking for birds eye view Kyoto) Old Kyoto town districts Downtown shopping districts Kyoto Manga Museum

Flowers in season

Modernity and Traditional

Reflect Sketch Book/Journal entries Presentation on artistic Inquiry Blog Entries Final Artistic Inquire 1-A portfolio of Work 2-Pecha Kucha Participation

Contacts Jonathan Silverman jsilverman@smcvt.edu Hideko Furukawa hfurukawa@smcvt.edu Study Abroad Office pimai@smcvt.edu

Arigatoo!!

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