Drawing from the rich and varied Japanese collection of the Stibbert Museum in Florence Italy, this evocative exhibition features over 80 exquisite objects related to the legendary samurai warriors - full suits of armor, helmets, swords, sword-hilts, and saddles, as well as objects intended for more personal use that all characterize the period in which Japan was ruled by the samurai military class.This exhibition is organized by Contemporanea Progetti, Florence, Italy in collaboration with the Museo Stibbert.Support for this exhibition was provided in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax revenues; the Amicus Foundation Endowment; the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Endowment; The Japan Foundation, New York; and The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation.Image: Suit of armor / Watashiro kebiki odoshi tachi-dō tosei gusoku Ramon Cisneros of Univision and La Campana discusses our exhibition On your next visit to the Frist, be sure to bring your headphones (or pick some up at Visitor Services) so you can listen while you look! Free docent-led of tours of Samurai: The Way of the Warrior will be available Tuesday through Sunday at 1:00 & 2:00 PM. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art © 2020 Find hours and ticketing info for the Museum of Art, Circus Museum and Ca’d’Zan.Plan ahead to make the most of your visit. Chris Bradford (www.chrisbradford.co.uk) is the author of The Way of the Warrior andThe Way of the Sword, and is currently working on the third book in the trilogy. The Frist app offers content beyond what’s seen on our gallery walls, including Seek & Find activities, glossaries, and behind-the-scenes extras. Where: In conjunction with the exhibition, the film series “ Choose from a variety of free print and audio guides for your visit.Everything you need to know to avoid any hassles getting here and parking.You group experience will be memorable! Chris is a black belt and has trained in judo, karate, kickboxing, and samurai swordsmanship. Featuring more than ninety elaborately ornamented functional and decorative objects created between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, this dynamic exhibition provides insight into the life of these warriors and investigates their moral, cultural, and aesthetic codes.

Samurai: The Way of the Warrior is a dramatic and historical exhibition that examines the traditions of this legendary warrior class whose political dominance affected Japanese art and culture for nearly seven hundred years. Be sure and download the Frist app to access exclusive content for this exhibition, including the Groups of 20 or more will receive discounted pricing.The Ringling offers a variety of services to ensure the accessibility of the Museum and its collection to all visitors. With a selection of nine full suits of armor, twelve expressive helmets (

I still enjoy it now upon rereads and love the culture that Bradford so vividly presents about the culture in feudal Japan. Interested visitors should meet at the exhibition entrance in the Museum of Art, Searing Wing (North side). Contact: This exhibition was organized by Contemporanea Progetti SRL with the Museo Stibbert, Florence, Italy.
As part of the Frist Art Museum’s presentation of the exhibition, an education gallery will allow visitors to test their knowledge of samurai history at interactive electronic game stations. It is also a new way to access the custom audio tours we produce for many of our exhibitions, with directional cues, seamlessly delivered sound files, and supplemental images make for an intuitive touring experience. Special Exhibition Other features—including maps, an event calendar, and short exhibition overviews—will help you plan your visit. Free with Museum Admission Living life with integrity is a good starter for the warrior’s code of ethics, before applying or … “The Stibbert’s Japanese collection is considered one of the oldest, largest, and most important outside of Japan,” says Frist Art Museum curator Katie Delmez. “In this exhibition, our visitors will have a rare opportunity to see firsthand the fine craftsmanship and remarkable creativity harnessed to make these utilitarian works of art.” The Frist Art Museum offers the finest visual art from local, regional, national, and international sources in a program of changing exhibitions that inspire people through art to look at their world in new ways.