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Beyond Zen: Japanese Buddhism Revealed

September 18, 2019 ‑ January 5, 2020

Beyond Zen: Japanese Buddhism Revealed showcases opulent works of later Japanese Buddhist art (1615-present day) drawn from The Newark Museum of Art’s rich collection.

Featuring more than fifty rarely seen objects, including treasures of the Heian (794-1185), Kamakura (1185-1333) and Muromachi (1392-1573) periods.

Installation view, Beyond Zen: Japanese Buddhism Revealed. The Newark Museum of Art, Photo by Richard Goodbody

Scenes of Hell, Edo Period (1615‑1868). Handscroll; ink and color on paper. The Newark Museum of Art Purchase 1915 | 15.1106

Zōchō‑ten, the Guardian of the South. Heian Period (794‑1185) Wood. The Newark Museum of Art Purchase 1965. The Members’ Fund | 65.73A,B

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Beyond Zen: Japanese Buddhism Revealed

A fascinating visual history of Japanese Buddhist art largely dating from the Edo period (1600–1868) to the present day, through one of the finest collections in the USA. The richly-illustrated text offers a concise introduction to diverse Japanese Buddhist practices and the central role art plays in them. Showcasing over 130 ornate and gold leafed paintings, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures from the The Newark Museum of Art’s extensive collection of Japanese Buddhist art.

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