Crafts Gallery
February 8th, 2006, 06:41 PM
Have you ever felt you would like to touch art works in the museum?
Have you ever wondered how the beautiful things were made?
If so, why don’t you come and join us!!
Touch & Talk (Museum Tour with our English speaking staff)
Sunday, February 19, 11.00am- (1hour)
at Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
*8 minutes from Takebashi station (Subway Tozai Line)
http://www.momat.go.jp/english/map_info.html
■A History of Modern Crafts --- From the Museum Collection
The tour 'Touch and Talk' explores the theme of a history from Modern Crafts in Japan, highlighting metalwork. Metal forging has been employed by artists around the world for thousands of years. The talk will feature selected works from traditional-esque crafts creating a large following 'Japonism' in the Meiji Period to craft as artistic expression in the present. Before the talk, we will offer the opportunity to the participants to take a closer look at works by some renowned artists, viewing the material and techniques in the 'Touch' corner.
＊This programs is offered without any additional charge to all the visitors with tickets for the permanent exhibition (Adult:200yen).
＊No reservation required.
Have you ever wondered how the beautiful things were made?
If so, why don’t you come and join us!!
Touch & Talk (Museum Tour with our English speaking staff)
Sunday, February 19, 11.00am- (1hour)
at Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
*8 minutes from Takebashi station (Subway Tozai Line)
http://www.momat.go.jp/english/map_info.html
■A History of Modern Crafts --- From the Museum Collection
The tour 'Touch and Talk' explores the theme of a history from Modern Crafts in Japan, highlighting metalwork. Metal forging has been employed by artists around the world for thousands of years. The talk will feature selected works from traditional-esque crafts creating a large following 'Japonism' in the Meiji Period to craft as artistic expression in the present. Before the talk, we will offer the opportunity to the participants to take a closer look at works by some renowned artists, viewing the material and techniques in the 'Touch' corner.
＊This programs is offered without any additional charge to all the visitors with tickets for the permanent exhibition (Adult:200yen).
＊No reservation required.