Asian Art Museum Reviews
Lord It's The Samurai poster, 2009. The latest offering from the Asian Art Museum, "Lords of the Samurai" featured more than 160 objects from the Hosokawa family collection and the Eisei-Bunko Museum in Tokyo, including suits of armor, calligraphy, paintings, tea wares, and musical instruments. The Museum's exhibition and catalogue focus on "Bushido", the samurai code based in the concepts of "bun and bu", or culture and arms. Entering the accompanying educational room, one can dress like a Samurai lord, write poetry, see Samurai movies, practice calligraphy, and drink tea. Such activities reduces the museum's staff best efforts at... Read More
Asian Art Museum  Posted on October 4, 2009