December 22
6PM
FREE
Indoor: Little Theater
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RSVP NOW“Chinese and Japanese Gardens: One Concept, Two Interpretations.”
Though Chinese and Japanese gardens appear dramatically different, they share a surprisingly similar underlying format. Unlike the formal gardens of Egypt, Rome, and later Europe—which clearly display the imprint of human design—Chinese and Japanese gardens seek to capture an idealized vision of nature.
This virtual presentation explores the shared elements that connect these two great traditions—including framing, transitions, water features, bridges, the borrowing or screening of scenery, and the placement of stones—and reveals how each interprets these elements through its own aesthetic lens.
Presented by Japan Craft 21 and featuring Steve Beimel. Their mission: To revitalize traditional Japanese master crafts (dentō kōgei 伝統工芸) by identifying issues faced by artisans and implementing solutions for the 21st Century.
