Recognizing the gift of Hirotsugu "Chuck" Iikubo '57 honoring his father, Shidzuo Iikubo, a graduate of the Class of 1923. Mr. Iikubo's generosity was also honored at the dedication of the Emison Museum on October 29, 2005.
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Drawing of Eight Sacred Emblems of Buddhism Tibetan, 1960 - 1964 colored pencil on paper Gift of Bruce Walker '53, 2004.2.7
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Padmasambhava Thangka Tibetan, 19th century ground mineral pigment on cotton and silk Gift of Bruce Walker '53, 2002.4.2
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Shakyamuni Stong Sku (or 1000 Bodies) Thangka Tibetan, early 20th century ground mineral pigment on cotton and silk Gift of Bruce Walker '53, 2002.4.9
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Attributed to Yasuo Kuniyoshi Bijinga (beautiful person picture) Japanese, 1852 Color woodblock print Gift of Steven G. Conant '71, 1998.7.18
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Left to right: Paul B. Watt (Asian Studies Faculty); Hirotsugu "Chuck" Iikubo '57; Arthur E. Klauser '45; Martha B. Opdahl (Curator of University Collections). Photograph from 1994 Asian Studies lecture and Iikubo Gallery dedication.
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Head of Buddha Thailand, 19th century bronze Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.99
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Head of Buddha Thailand, 14th century bronze Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.98
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Butsudan (private Buddhist altarpiece) Japanese, c. 16th century carved and gilded wood Gift of OGATA Sennosuke, 1885.1.1
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Butsudan with Jizo Bosatsu Japanese, 17th century carved and gilded wood Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.143
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Bishamon-ten, Guardian King of the North Japanese, 1420-1500 C.E. carved wood with traces of pigment Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.140a-b
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Kômoku-ten, Guardian King of the West Japanese, c. 1000 C.E. carved wood with traces of pigment Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.136a-b
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Zocho-ten, Guardian of the South Japanese, c. 1500 C.E. carved wood with traces of pigment Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.139a-b
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Handscroll: Treatise on Japanese Samurai Armor Japanese, 19th century ink on paper Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.252
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Suit of Samurai Armor Japanese, Ashikaga Period (1338 – 1573 C.E.) fabric, metal and mixed media Gift of Arthur E. Klauser '45, 1991.11.159
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Known as the Four Heavenly Kings, these figures are positioned at the four corners of Japanese Buddhist altars, each watching over a different cardinal direction. As deities, they protect from evil spirits – psychological states that go...
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The Japanese warrior is a symbol of strength, dignity, and power -- ideals reflected in warrior art. Warrior art also draws attention to traditional Japanese values such as beauty and frugality, bringing together both aesthetics and...
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Coromandel Screen, Ching Dynasty Chinese, Ching Dynasty, 1795 C.E. paint and gesso on carved wood Gift of David M. Shoup, 1975.1.1
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Shidzuo Iikubo, a graduate of the DePauw University Class of 1923.
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Viewpoints and Attitudes: Asian Art and the Western World is an invitation to consider how artists represent their culture, and the impact of other cultures, in their art. This exhibit explores the viewpoints and attitudes artists reveal about themselves and how they are influenced to imagine people on the other side of the world.
Viewpoints and Attitudes was researched and curated by the 2021-2022 Arthur E. Klauser Fellow, Caleigh Ranjo ‘21. This exhibition builds on her scholarly interests in material culture, cultural exchange and relations between Asia and the Western World.
DePauw alumni who have donated their art collections and objects to the Peeler Galleries made this exhibit possible. With their generosity and underwriting, the long tradition of cultural exchange at DePauw continues.