Japanese American Art of the 20th Century
Joseph Tokumasu Field
The 92nd Street Y,
New York
Quick overview
Explore the works of influential Japanese American artists who left their mark on the movements of the twentieth century. Art historian and educator Joseph Tokumasu Field celebrates Isamu Noguchi, Ruth Asawa, Henry Sugimoto, and more.
Course overview
The great melting pot of American artists of foreign descent produced an incredible body of work in various mediums throughout the twentieth century. The role of Japanese American artists, like Isamu Noguchi, George Nakashima, Ruth Asawa, Henry Sugimoto, and others made critical contributions to the fields of visual art, design, and education. Art historian and educator Joseph Tokumasu Field highlights these artists and their impact on the art world.
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Syllabus
Japanese American Art of the 20th Century
Recording available
90 min
Japanese American Art of the 20th Century
Recording available
90 min
Japanese American Art of the 20th Century
Recording available
90 min
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Joseph Tokumasu Field
Museum educatorJoseph Tokumasu Field earned his MA in Curating at Richmond University in London. His areas of specialty include Modern, Contemporary, and Asian art. He has honed his expertise on these and other movements as an educator in New York City at Brooklyn College and The Guggenheim for the last ten years.