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

2. Where is Kyoto?

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Flowers in season

9. Modernity and Traditional

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

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

12. Arigatoo!!

13. Forms Application and Reference Forms Fees Payment Deadline
Financial Aids Application
Politi Scholarship Application