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When Art Meets Science: Practicing Japanese Art History at the Harvard Art Museums
TOKYO, May 24, 2023 — Dr. Rachel Saunders, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller curator of Asian Art at Harvard Art Museums, gives an overview of the Harvard Art Museums and explains how they enhance the educational experiences at the university. Saunders also introduces the scientific approach to studying art history by discussing a research project on Prince Shōtoku's sculpture from the Kamakura period. Jenifer Rogers, co-chair of the arts committee at Asia Society Japan, hosted the program. (59 min., 29 sec.)