Constellations: HAA 2601 Special Topics Japanese - Representations of Death
Paintings and other types of ritual objects associated with death are well collected in museums and valued for their aesthetic appeal. Most are displayed in isolation and discussed without context. In this seminar, we will examine a broad range of images that are the focus of death rituals or are in some way related to the experience. Topics include objects found in and around early graves, paintings and ritual implements used for Buddhist funerals and mortuary services, and objects used to placate ghosts.
