07/12/2024
Invitation to the Workshop: Past, Present, and Future of Asian Lacquer
Dear Colleague,
We are pleased to invite you to the workshop Past, Present, and Future of Asian Lacquer, which will take place in Pisa on February 13, 2025.
This workshop will bring together experts from various disciplines, including conservation, heritage science, art history, and chemistry, with the aim of deepening the understanding and appreciation of Asian lacquer. It will be a unique opportunity to analyze the chemical and physical properties of traditional lacquer formulations and to explore their artistic applications throughout history.
The program is designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, featuring contributions from international experts who will present their latest research and case studies from museums and institutions in Europe and Japan.
A special highlight of the workshop will be the plenary session led by the renowned lacquer artist Prof. Yutaro Shimode, who will also give a practical demonstration of traditional maki-e techniques.
For more details about the event, please refer to the attached flyer and visit our website:
https://scibec.dcci.unipi.it/urushi.html
We would be delighted if you could join us and encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues or students who might be interested.
We look forward to welcoming you to Pisa!
Best regards,
Ilaria Bonaduce
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Organizing Committee
Ilaria Bonaduce (University of Pisa)
Francesca Pincella (Kyoto University)
Diego Tamburini (British Museum)
Keito Mineo (Kyoto University)
Erika Forte (Kyoto University)