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"Vessels for Perfume: Scent of Ancient Times, European Perfume and Japanese Incense"
Pola Museum Annex
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Along with make-up and fashion, perfume and aromatherapy have become parts of our every day lives. The history of perfume is even said to go back as much as 4000 years. In the 19th century, Emile Galle, one of the key figures in the Art Nouveau movement, was making small perfume bottles and as technology improved drastically in Europe from the 19th to the 20th century, perfume which was previously an exclusive product became widely popularized. This was the period which saw the establishment of the famous perfume makers who continue to work today.
However, it is also said that because of its Buddhist heritage, perfume has been an age-old feature of Japanese culture, which developed its use for high-class society to the same extent as in Europe.
This exhibition introduces the distinctive perfume containers of Japanese culture. During the exhibition period, on every Saturday there will be lectures relating to perfume, entitled "Making Perfume, Getting Close to Perfume".
•Related event
"Playful Forms - 20th century Perfume Bottles"
Venue: Pola Cosmetics Culture Information Center - Cosmetics Culture Exhibition Room (Pola Ginza Building 3rd Floor)
From: Wednesday 21st June - Wednesday 20th December 2006
Open from 10:00 - 17:00 every day except Wednesday
50 places available every day
However, it is also said that because of its Buddhist heritage, perfume has been an age-old feature of Japanese culture, which developed its use for high-class society to the same extent as in Europe.
This exhibition introduces the distinctive perfume containers of Japanese culture. During the exhibition period, on every Saturday there will be lectures relating to perfume, entitled "Making Perfume, Getting Close to Perfume".
•Related event
"Playful Forms - 20th century Perfume Bottles"
Venue: Pola Cosmetics Culture Information Center - Cosmetics Culture Exhibition Room (Pola Ginza Building 3rd Floor)
From: Wednesday 21st June - Wednesday 20th December 2006
Open from 10:00 - 17:00 every day except Wednesday
50 places available every day
Schedule | Jul 21 (Fri) 2006-Aug 28 (Mon) 2006 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Pola Museum Annex | ||||
| Location | 3F Pola Bldg., 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 | ||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 7 at Ginza-ichome Station on the Yurakucho line. 6 minute walk from exit A9 at Ginza Station on the Ginza, Marunouchi and Yurakucho lines. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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