Desktop Dialogue: Storytelling in Japanese Art

The Cleveland Museum of Art

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• Date Wednesday, March 03, 2021
• Time 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Discover the cultural gem of University Circle at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA). Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic history and innovation. Established in 1913, the museum has been a cornerstone of our vibrant community for over... more

Join Andrew Cappetta, curator Sinéad Vilbar, and CMA intern Jeanna Lopez for a close examination of an illustrated handscroll of the family drama The Saltmaker’s Story (Bunshō Zōshi). Vilbar and Lopez reveal the meaning of important narrative details, share their investigative research process, and discuss how mentor-mentee relationships drive innovation in museum scholarship.

Desktop Dialogues happens every first and third Wednesday at noon. Listen as curators, educators, community leaders, artists, and others offer new ways to look at and understand artworks, special exhibitions, and museum-specific issues.

Image:
The Saltmaker’s Story (Bunshō Zōshi) (first panel), early 1600s. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). Handscroll (one of a pair); ink and color on ivory paper; 17.7 x 917.5 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1972.12.1