Michigan
Oriental Art Society Meeting, Sunday, January 20, 2013
Location: St
John Hospital-Oakland: Education Center, 27351 Dequindre Rd (West side);
Madison Heights (between 11 Mile and 12 Mile Rds)
2013 - The
Year of the Snake
蛇
The snake is the sixth in the cycle of twelve signs in the
Chinese/Japanese zodiac. While regarded with fear and revulsion in western
cultures, the snake is viewed in a more benevolent light in Asia.
The Year of the Snake follows the Year of the Dragon. While
the two might appear to be similar, the characteristics assigned to people born
under the two signs are quite different. Dragon people are self-assured and
arrogant whereas snake people are introspective and calm.
In the presentation we
will be looking at representations of the snake as an adversary to be overcome
or an entity to be charmed as well as a decorative motif. Please bring your art
objects with snakes to be shared with all.
The presentation is by Russell Yamazaki, retired Professor
of Pharmacology at Wayne State University. He is a member of MOAS with primary
interest in Japanese art.
Members and guests are invited to join together for dinner
at the Mongolian Buffet (12 Mile and Ryan) after the meeting.
