Haiku and You: Painting Edo and the Arnold Arboretum
Haiku, a concise form of poetry that originated in Japan and was popularized during the explosively creative Edo period (1615–1868), has since been adopted around the world as a means of capturing the ways in which the natural world and humanity intersect. It is made up of just a few words that tell a story about what you see, what you think, or how you react to the world around you. Haiku offers a chance to slow down, look closely, and see from a different perspective.
In this video, professor David Atherton and curator Rachel Saunders explore poetry and painting during the Edo period. Poet Sheryl White looks at how haiku has evolved as a contemporary creative practice in North America and will offer tips for writing your own haiku. Finally, professor David George Haskell discusses how to awaken your senses to connect with nature and find words to capture the beauty of the world around you.
Visit "Haiku and You: Painting Edo and the Arnold Arboretum" for the opportunity to connect with art and nature and find community through haiku and learn more about how to get involved: https://hvrd.art/haikuandyou
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Speakers:
David Atherton, Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University;
Rachel Saunders, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Curator of Asian Art, Harvard Art Museums;
Sheryl L. White, Poet, Coordinator of Visitor Engagement and Exhibitions, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University; and
David George Haskell, Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies, The University of the South;
Molly Ryan, Programs Manager, Harvard Art Museums;
Pam Thompson, Manager of Adult Education, Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.
Recorded Friday, March 26, 2021. © President and Fellows of Harvard College. Video: Division of Academic and Public Programming. For questions related to permission for commercial use of this video, please contact the Department of Digital Imaging and Visual Resources at [email protected].
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