Drawing the Sword: Samurai in Manga and Anime February 24, 2010

'Drawing the Sword: Samurai in Manga and Anime' explores the complex evolution of Japanese artistic traditions by demonstrating the ever-changing image of the iconic samurai. Curated by Julian Bermudez, the exhibit juxtaposes 19th century woodblock prints with 21st animation production cels and drawings. Additionally, the exhibit includes animation production models, motion picture stills, original comic book drawings, American and Japanese comic books and toys from private collections.