High Drama: Japanese Prints of Theater, Heroes and History

1430 Johnson Ln, Eugene, OR 97403

This exhibition incorporates student research from Professor Akiko Walley’s Japanese print course that focused on “the dramatic,” including dynamic prints of Kabuki theaters and actors, changing expressions of human bodies, and dramatizations of historical events and legends. The students examined woodblock prints of the 18th-20th centuries that showcased emotion with compelling graphic design. The exhibition is complemented by a selection of Japanese modern and contemporary prints, paintings, textiles, decorative arts, addressing the theme of “drama,” and includes recent acquisitions.