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East Asian Painting Conservation
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Collage of two photos; Left: Closeup of colorful silk painting; Right: Photo of two people holding up a silk paining panel against wood floor
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Symposium: East Asian Paintings Conservation in the 21st Century—Part 1 of 2
Watch part one of the Department of Asian Art's day-long symposium with speakers from Japan, China, Great Britain, and the U.S.
Keisuke Sugiyama, Pengzhu Lou, and Meejung Kim-Marandet
June 1, 2019
Photo collage of two flower paintings; Left: Blue flower on gold background painting; Right: Black and white photo of painting on left
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Symposium: East Asian Paintings Conservation in the 21st Century—Part 2 of 2
Watch part two of the Department of Asian Art's day-long symposium with speakers from Japan, China, Great Britain, and the U.S.
Yukio Lippit, Hyonjeong Kim Han, and Marco Leona
June 1, 2019
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The Creative Process of Manaku and the Pahari Painters: Layers of Memory
A paper conservator reveals the unique artistic method by which the Pahari painters translated the gods of literary epic onto polished paper.
Marina Ruiz Molina
March 13, 2019
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Rescuing "One Hundred Boys" from Sticky Tape: Conservation of a Rare Chinese Tapestry
A textile conservator shares how she rescued a rare seventeenth-century tapestry from the grip of sticky tape.
Minsun Hwang
January 22, 2019
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Rescuing the Goddess: Conservation of an Appliquéd Silk Tibetan Thangka
How textile conservators at The Met restored an appliquéd silk Tibetan thangka depicting the goddess Kurukulla.
Kristine Kamiya
December 18, 2017
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Wrinkles in Time: Crepe-Paper Books in Watson Library
Senior Coordinator for Book Conservation Yukari Hayashida explores examples of chirimen-bon (crepe-paper books) in Thomas J. Watson Library.
Yukari Hayashida
March 16, 2016
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Installing Sacred Traditions of the Himalayas: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Associate Curator Kurt Behrendt takes readers behind the scenes of the exhibition Sacred Traditions of the Himalayas.
Kurt Behrendt, Kristine Kamiya, and Matthew Cumbie
June 5, 2015
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Eastern Religion Meets Western Science: Conserving Fifteenth-Century Tibetan Initiation Cards
Assistant Conservator Angela Campbell outlines the conservation treatment applied to a Tibetan initiation card currently on display in the exhibition Sacred Traditions of the Himalayas.
Angela Campbell
January 5, 2015
A traditional Japanese ukiyo-e print depicting elegantly dressed women in kimonos, engaging in conversation in a domestic setting. One woman reclines on a cushion while others engage in conversation. A small table with a dish and books is present, and handwritten Japanese calligraphy is visible in the background
The Art of Japanese Books
Preservation Librarian Mindell Dubansky discusses a recent Japanese book symposium and workshop held at the Museum.
Mindell Dubansky
October 22, 2014
A traditional Japanese ukiyo-e print depicting a group of elegantly dressed women in kimonos playing musical instruments and engaging in artistic activities.
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Symposium: The Art of Japanese Books—Part 1 of 2
A one-day symposium on the Japanese books of the Edo period, including presentations on their history, design, techniques, materials, and conservation.
Mindell Dubanksy, Kenneth Soehner, John T. Carpenter, and Kazuko Hioki
October 2, 2014