Reading Chinese Art: Professor Yamae Mizuki (New Faculty Introduction)
Summary
Professor Yamae Mizuki, a new faculty member at Waseda University, specializes in Chinese art history. Her academic journey began with an early interest in Chinese culture, leading to studies in calligraphy and stone inscriptions. During her doctoral studies, she conducted field research at Dunhuang and Longmen grottos in China, deepening her expertise in Buddhist art. Her work emphasizes the cultural and historical significance of these sites, highlighting their role in understanding East Asian art. She currently focuses on researching Chinese rock-cut art and its connections to Japanese studies.
(Source:waseda.jp)