Post by Otagiri Tatsuzou on Apr 29, 2005 11:19:42 GMT -5
6 June - 30 August
For centuries Japan has looked after the treasures belonging to its greatest statesman and Shogun, Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Now, for the first time in history eighty of these breathtaking objects � screens, weapons, armour, art, scrolls, furniture � are leaving their sacred shrines. Their destination, for three months only, is the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu ruled over a single nation forged from hundreds of rival factions. He made a series of audacious alliances and fought one of the most extraordinary battles in history. His life heralded a period of peace that lasted more than two centuries. Shogun, Tokugawa created modern Japan, founding its capital and its political culture, influencing its literature and art. He was made a god, and is honoured today as he was at the height of this power.
Explore the life of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu and the art, culture and traditions of Japan at the Royal Armouries this summer. Take part in armour design, origami workshops or watch Japanese horseback archery and other special demonstrations taking place in the Museum during the Shogun exhibition.
www.royalarmouries.org//extsite/view.jsp?sectionId=1932
