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Join us as we examine one entry from a dream diary written by Japanese Buddhist monk Myōe Kōben, now mounted as a hanging scroll. In this video, we consider the contents of the dream scribed here, the pages’ visual characteristics, and the practice of religious dreaming.
Speakers: Dr. Frank Feltens, Curator of Japanese Art, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, and Dr. Beth Harris, Smarthistory
Myōe Kōben (1173–1232); Dream Record (Yume no ki); Japan, early 13th century; ink on paper; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Purchase–Charles Lang Freer Endowment, F2013.1a–c. More information about this object: https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F2013.1a-c/
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: asia.si.edu
Smarthistory: smarthistory.org
Join us as we examine one entry from a dream diary written by Japanese Buddhist monk Myōe Kōben, now mounted as a hanging scroll. In this video, we consider the contents of the dream scribed here, the pages’ visual characteristics, and the practice of religious dreaming.
Speakers: Dr. Frank Feltens, Curator of Japanese Art, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, and Dr. Beth Harris, Smarthistory
Myōe Kōben (1173–1232); Dream Record (Yume no ki); Japan, early 13th century; ink on paper; National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Purchase–Charles Lang Freer Endowment, F2013.1a–c. More information about this object: https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F2013.1a-c/
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: asia.si.edu
Smarthistory: smarthistory.org
