Institut für Kunstgeschichte Ostasiens Edo Art in German Research and Collections
- Samstag, 4. Juli 2026, 09:00 Uhr
- CATS · R.010.01.05 · Voßstraße 2 · 69115 Heidelberg
- Prof. Dr. Annegret Bergmann, Freie Universität Berlin
- Dr. Wibke Schrape, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg
- Dr. Kevin Schumacher-Shoji, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München
This one-day workshop focuses on the fascinating world of the Edo period. Three experts from the fields of museology and research will share insights drawn from their wealth of experience.
Learn how prints are used as primary sources for theater history and acquire practical methods for image analysis and interdisciplinary research. The collections in Hamburg and Munich offer exclusive behind-the-scenes insights—expand your knowledge of provenance research, digital documentation, exhibition concepts, and visitor education.
Adresse
Centrum für Asienwissenschaften und Transkulturelle Studien
CATS Auditorium R.010.01.05 | 1. OG
Voßstraße 2
69115 HeidelbergVeranstaltungstyp
Workshop
The Edo period (1603–1868) marked a time of internal stability and relative peace in Japan, spanning approximately 250 years. This era is notable for its remarkable contributions to the development of material and visual culture. During this time, various artistic disciplines experienced renewed vitality and underwent significant transformations, often giving rise to entirely new forms. This creative flourishing was especially evident in painting and woodblock printing, as seen in the integration of these techniques into single-sheet prints and illustrated books. As fashion trends evolved and legislative restrictions tightened, artistic motifs shifted from depictions of real individuals, such as actors and courtesans, to landscapes, legends, and narrative scenes.
Germany is home to a wealth of distinguished collections and research centers dedicated to Japanese art. Notable institutions include the Museum of East Asian Art in Cologne, the Museum of Asian Art in Berlin, the Grassi Museum in Leipzig, and the Linden Museum in Stuttgart, among others. Many smaller houses and castles house extensive collections of woodblock prints, complementing larger holdings found in major institutions. To ensure the ongoing prominence of Japanese art history in Germany, it is crucial to offer students opportunities to observe the daily work of scholars and to engage in meaningful dialogue with them.
The upcoming workshop in July will feature prominent German experts in the field, including Prof. Dr. Annegret Bergmann, Dr. Wibke Schrape, and Dr. Kevin Schumacher-Shoji. These distinguished speakers will share their research projects and participate in lively discussions, fostering deeper understanding and collaboration in the field.
The lectures are eligible for the supplementary credit system of the preparatory program (Propädeutikum).
From Stage to Image: Ukiyo-e as Art-Historical Sources for Kabuki Performance
Prof. Dr. Annegret Bergmann, Freie Universität Berlin
Collecting Edo in Hamburg: A Study on Occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the MK&G
Dr. Wibke Schrape, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg
Moments of Contact: Japanese Prints in Munich Collections
Dr. Kevin Schumacher-Shoji, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München
Joint visit of the Japan Festival at the Heidelberg Museum of Ethnology
Generously supported by JaDe Stiftung.