Deco Japan Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945

Deco Japan Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945

DAI's special exhibition, Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945, features nearly 200 works and explores the impact of the art deco movement on Japanese culture. (#DecoJapan closes January 25, 2015)

Event details

Address: 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH 45405 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sun, Jan 25 2015)
* this page may be updated if event is repeated in the future *
Cost: Museum Members: Free, Adults: $12, (60+): $9, Students (18+ w/ID) & Active Military: $9, Groups (10 or more): $9, Ages 7-17: $6, Ages 6 & under: Free

Deco Japan Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945

In contrast to many exhibitions and books on art deco that organize the material by medium, Deco Japan is organized to highlight the cultural, formal and social aspects of Japanese deco. The exhibition is divided into seven sections, each segueing into the next so that the exhibit unfolds sequentially, providing variety while underscoring key ideas.

Through a wide range of mediums—sculpture, painting, prints, ceramics, lacquer ware, jewelry, textiles, furniture, and graphic ephemera—Deco Japan introduces the spectacular craftsmanship and sophisticated designs of Japan’s contribution to the movement to pull viewers into this rich period in world history and visual culture.

“Dayton, like many other American cities, felt the influence of art deco during the 1920s and 1930s, and this exhibition provides a unique look at a seldom-seen aspect of the deco movement,” says Michael R. Roediger, Director and CEO of The DAI. “The Dayton Art Institute will host the only Midwest stop for this beautiful exhibition, so don’t miss your chance to see it!”

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* Price includes admission to the special exhibition and the museum’s permanent collection. Please note that a $2 per transaction fee will be added to all ticket sales for building Preservation and Art Conservation.

Dayton Art Institute

Deco Japan Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945 is taking place at Dayton Art Institute, which is located at 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton. Dayton Art Institute - Committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collections, world class exhibits and more. - read more

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