Freer Gallery of Art is one of the campuses operated by Smithsonian Institution. Our records show the address as Washington, DC, United States.
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The Freer Gallery of Art focuses on Asian art courses, emphasizing aesthetics, history, and cross-cultural exchanges.
- Asian Art History: Surveys Chinese, Japanese, and Korean traditions through timelines.
- Calligraphy and Ink Painting: Practical classes in brush techniques and composition.
- Islamic Art Influences: Explores Persian miniatures and ceramics.
- Whistler and American Asian Art: Studies James McNeill Whistler's collection integrations.
- Conservation of Asian Artifacts: Methods for preserving scrolls and sculptures.
These 300-hour courses include meditation sessions inspired by art. Participants analyze masterpieces, writing catalogs. The serene environment aids contemplation. Global perspectives enrich understanding, with capstones in exhibitions. This program bridges Eastern and Western art worlds.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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- National Museum of Natural History
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- National Museum of the American Indian
- National Portrait Gallery
- National Postal Museum
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- Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
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