The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania

ペンシルベニア日米協会

SOLD OUT: MEPPI Japan Lecture Series: What is a Japanese Garden?

  • Thursday, April 25, 2019
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 799 Pinkerton Run Rd, Oakdale, PA, 15071


Join Dr. Brenda G. Jordan from the Asian Studies Center, University of Pittsburgh, for an exploration of the history and design of Japanese Gardens. Dr. Jordan will present an overview of the varieties of Japanese gardens through history, the concept of “Japanese garden” that spread outside of Japan, and give some suggestions for the types of plants and features that can be used for a Japanese garden in Southwest Pennsylvania.

Dr. Jordan specializes in the history of Japanese art, particularly the paintings and woodblock prints of the 19th century.

Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided, and the lecture will start at 6:30 PM.  This event is currently SOLD OUT, but please contact us if you would like to be notified of any openings.



Lecture Series Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

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