MEPPI Japan Lecture Series: What is a Japanese Garden?
Date:Thursday, April 25, 2019
Time: 6:15-8:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale, PA, 15071
Join Dr. Brenda G. Jordan from the Asian Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh, for an exploration of the history and design of Japanese gardens. Dr. Jordan will present an overview of the varieties of Japanese gardens through history, the concept of "Japanese garden" that spread outside of Japan, and give some suggestions for the types of plants and features that can be used for a Japanese garden in Southwest Pennsylvania.
Dr. Jordan specializes in the history of Japanese art, particulary the paintings and woodblock prints of the 19th century.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration is free
Please see the flyer here for more details about this event.
Register at japansocietypa.org/events
