Connecting with the Past: Japanese Archaeology and Early Sacred Arts
from 26 May 2012 at Metropolitan Museum of Art
· New York City
This 2012 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum presented a comprehensive exploration of Japanese archaeology and early sacred arts. The show examined Japan's rich archaeological heritage and the development of sacred artistic traditions from ancient times through the early historical periods, offering visitors insight into the spiritual and material foundations that shaped Japanese civilization.
About the venue
Metropolitan Museum of Art
· New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum in New York City. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art museum in the Americas. With 5,727,258 visitors in fiscal year 2025, it was the most-visited museum in…
