[67] Samurai Armor 101
Tue, May 7, 1–2:30 pm (1 sessions) | Reynolds Lecture Hall
LI JIAN, VMFA E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of East Asian Art
LULAN YU, VMFA Education Programs Manager
This class offers a glimpse into the life and culture of the elite Japanese warriors known as samurai. Students will have the opportunity to learn the history of the samurai through a closer look at select armor, weapons, and accoutrements, used for both battle and ceremonies, from Samurai Armor
from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, a special exhibition on view at VMFA from Apr 20 through Aug 4, 2024. The first hour will be a lecture in Reynolds Lecture Hall,
and the class will conclude with a walkthrough of the special exhibition.
$40 (VMFA members $35)