Gods and Buddhas— The Art of Prayer

Itsuo Art Museum

poster for Gods and Buddhas— The Art of Prayer

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This exhibition displays paintings, sculptures, and crafts related to Buddhism, Shintoism, and Christianity. In their creative techniques, these works reveal the prayers of many across nations and centuries. Gazing at these drawings and sculptures also viewed by people of long ago gives us insight into their spiritualities.

[Related Event]
Art Appreciation Lecture “Fearsome Buddhas, Gentle Buddhas: Why So Many Different Faces?” (in Japanese)
Speaker: Yoshiyuki Senkai (Hankyu Culture Foundation Head Curator)
Date: Feb. 8 (Sun) 14:00
Venue: Itsuo Art Museum’s Magnolia Hall
Audience: 120

Lecture “Shining Buddhas— The Beauty of Gilt Bronze Buddha Statues” (in Japanese)
Speaker: Yutaka Fujioka (Osaka University Graduate School Professor)
Date: Feb. 14 (Sat) 14:00
Venue: Itsuo Art Museum’s Magnolia Hall
Audience: 120
Please see the official website for details and information on more related events.

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from January 17, 2015 at 10:00 to March 15, 2015 at 17:00

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