“Like Christianity, Modernism and the concept of avant-garde art are Western ideas that Japan received from abroad.”
This study group will explore some of the major movements and trends in Japanese Modern and Contemporary art. Dividing the lecture into three sections, we will first explore prewar, 20th century movements that gave shape to what we now can see as Japanese Modernism. The second section will look at the post-war period and the movements that emerged in reaction to the cultural and social challenges of the 1950s-1980s. In the final section we will explore some of the major artists forming and leading the Contemporary art...
Study Groups
When:
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Instructor:
Robert Mintz
When:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Instructor:
Mitra Ara
This study group examines Zoroaster, an Indo-Iranian prophet whose philosophical teachings significantly influenced the development of Zoroastrianism, a tradition that began in the mid-second millennium BCE. The analysis presents Zoroaster as a prominent prophet who has shaped later Abrahamic religions and Western philosophy, positioning him as an early supporter of revealed religion. Zoroaster's core beliefs, including dualistic cosmology, eschatology, and the ongoing battle between good and evil, continue to impact modern ethical, moral, and philosophical discussions. The lecture highlights Zoroaster's substantial historical influence and...
