Words for Design: A Comparative Study of Design Terminology

'Word for Design: A Comparative Study of Design Terminology' is a part of a workshop series that attempts to trace the genealogy of 'design' and its equivalents from around the world, and to compare their meanings and usages. The event is organized by the Sainsbury Institute and the Centre for the Study of Communication-Design, Osaka University, and sponsored by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.

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July 8 | 9am-6pm
Sainsbury Institute, 64 The Close, Norwich NR1 4DH
July 9 | 9.30am-12.30pm
Studio, Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ

Admission is free and all are welcome. To book a seat or for further information, please contact 01603-624-349, fax 01603-625-011 or email sisjac@sainsbury-institute.org

Third Thursday Lectures

Every Third Thursday of the month, the Sainsbury Institute hosts a lecture on a topic related to the art and culture of Japan. Talks begin at 6pm (50-minute lecture followed by refreshments). Speakers are all specialists in their field and the talks are intended to be accessible to those with no prior knowledge of Japanese history. Admission is free and all are welcome. To book a seat email us or fax 01603 625011 up to two days before the lecture stating your name, number of seats required and a contact number. Unless indicated otherwise the lectures are held at the Sainsbury Institute, 64 The Close, Norwich NR1 4DH + map

17 July
Lost and Found (almost): Japanese
Woodblock Prints in Russian Collections
Evgeny Steiner
Senior Research Fellow, Sainsbury Institute

21 August
Making Sense of Japanese Gardens
Graham Hardman
Chairman, Japanese Garden Society

18 September
Prehistoric Figures from Japan
Takashi Doi
Chief Senior Specialist for Cultural Properties
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan

The Symbolic Forms of Representation of Power in Culture Conference

30 June-2 July
'The Symbolic Forms of Representation of Power in Culture' conference at the Russian State University for the Humanities
Political Figures as Ancient Heroes;
Ancient Heroes as Courtesans:
The Images of Power in Japanese Prints
Evgeny Steiner
Senior Research Fellow, Sainsbury Institute

Venue: Russian State University for the Humanities
15 Chayanova St., Moscow
+ Russian State University for the Humanities

Bilingua Literary Club Lecture

3 July
Public lecture at the Bilingua Literary Club
Oriental Myth and the Myth of 'Orientalism'
Evgeny Steiner
Senior Research Fellow, Sainsbury Institute

Venue: Bilingua Literary Club, 10 Krivokolenny Lane, Moscow
+ Bilingua Literary Club

+ review of Professor Steiner's previous lecture at the Bilingua Literary Club: 'The Alphabet as a Cultural Code: Cyrillic and Iroha

International Association of Word and Image Studies Conference

7-11 July
Eighth International Conference on Word & Image
International Association of Word and Image Studies
The Efficacy of Ritual for the Dead: Visualizing, Writing, and Narrating Emperor Antoku's Life
Naoko Gunji
Robert & Lisa Sainsbury Fellow, 2007-8

The paper will examine the rituals conducted for the dead emperor Antoku at his temple.

Venue: Institut national d'histoire de l'art, Paris, France
2 rue Vivienne - 75002 Paris | + IAWIS

Japan-UK 150

Japan-UK 150, a series of events in the UK organised to celebrate 150 years of friendship between two two countries, will run from autumn 2008 until the end of 2009. It will feature a wide range of activities designed to encourage exchange in such fields as culture, the arts, sport, education and science. This is an opportunity to gain fascinating insights into both the traditional and contemporary aspects of Japan.

+ Japan-UK 150 official site | + Japan-UK 150 upcoming events

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