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Title

Earth, Wind, Water and Fire: The Art and Science of the Japanese Sword

Authors

Michael G. Bell, Dragonfly ForgeFollow
Gabriel Bell, Dragonfly Forge
Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza, Linfield CollegeFollow
Brian Winkenweder, Linfield CollegeFollow
Christopher T. Keaveney, Linfield CollegeFollow

Streaming Media

Document Type

Video File

Duration

1 hour 7 minutes 47 seconds

Publication Date

3-14-2016

Disciplines

Japanese Studies | Metal and Jewelry Arts

Abstract

In this lecture, Michael Bell (master swordsmith and chief instructor at Dragonfly Forge) and Gabriel Bell (swordsmith and cutler at Dragonfly Forge) display some of their Japanese swords as they discuss the art and science of the swordmaking process. Also included is a panel discussion with Linfield College faculty in art history, Japanese, and philosophy about the value of Japanese katana in today's culture.

Comments

Sponsored by PLACE and the Linfield College Dean's Speaker Fund.

Rights

Terms of Use for work posted in DigitalCommons@Linfield.

Recommended Citation

Bell, Michael G.; Bell, Gabriel; Ilundáin-Agurruza, Jesús; Winkenweder, Brian; and Keaveney, Christopher T., "Earth, Wind, Water and Fire: The Art and Science of the Japanese Sword" (2016). PLACE Lecture Series. Video File. Submission 32.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/place_lectures/32