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Past Lectures

TNM curators and Guest speakers from various fields present lectures for your further understanding of exhibitions or projects at TNM.

Lectures are held in Japanese only unless otherwise indicated.

2016

Colors and Forms of Chinese Ceramics

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
April 2, 2016 (Sat)
   

Cherry Blossom Lecture "Distinguishing Varieties of Cherry Blossoms Depicted in Paintings"

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
April 9, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

My Thoughts on and Experience in Afghanistan

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
April 17, 2016 (Sun) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Hidden Treasures from Bactria, the Ancient Region in Modern-day Afghanistan

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
April 23, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Venetian Painting in the 16th Century and the Tensho Mission to Europe

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
May 21, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Protecting World Heritage Sites: Attempts to Overcome Approaching Crises

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
May 28, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The History of Chinese Lacquerware

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
June 18, 2016 (Sat)
   

Journey through Greek Art: A Place where Gods and Humans Meet

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
June 25, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The National Treasure Gaki zoshi (Scroll of hungry ghosts) and the Six Realms of Reincarnation

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
July 30, 2016 (Sat)
   

Japanese Washi Paper: Documenting Techniques and Exploring Changes Over the Ages

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
September 10, 2016 (Sat)
   

Translation at the Tokyo National Museum

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 8, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The Buddhist Statues of Rakuyaji Temple, Shiga

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 15, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

All About Buddhist Statues

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 21, 2016 (Fri) - October 23, 2016 (Sun) 13:00 - 16:15  
   

Zen Art

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 29, 2016 (Sat)
   

The Seal Carving of Kobayashi Toan

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
November 19, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The Chinese Empress and Stone Buddhas

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
December 10, 2016 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The Mysteries of Dotaku Bell-shaped Bronzes

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
January 21, 2017 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Dong Qichang and Artworks of the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasty

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
February 4, 2017 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The History of Kasuga and Ultimate Treasures Dedicated to the Gods

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
February 12, 2017 (Sun) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The Konparu Troupe of Nara: Their Noh Performances, Masks, and Costumes

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
February 25, 2017 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The Introduction of Buddhism: Through China to Japan

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
March 11, 2017 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00