Friday, December 16, 2011

TAM Docents & Co: Here is the Jan - April Training Calendar!

Hello Docents, VS Specialists, and School Tour Team-

Attached is the Docent Training Calendar for January – April 2012. I have one unconfirmed date and I will get that finalized as soon as Rock is able. We are hoping to have Jonathan Katz here for that, as well as, Rock. Meanwhile, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Happy Holidays,

-Jana

Thursday, December 15, 2011

TAM Docents: The Brooklyn Crucifixion More Info

Hello Docents-

Judi has more information for us below about the Brooklyn Crucifixion below.

I love that you are all so willing to share your knowledge. That is what makes you such great docents.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

embrace art in everyday life Folk Treasures of Mexico October 29 - February 19

 

 

hi Jana - docents have probably noticed the Hebrew letter hey (sometimes hei), in red, on Asher Lev's palette.  here's some information on what it means....

Hey - 5th Letter of the Hebrew Alphabet

the Hebrew letter HEYHEY represents the number five. It appears twice in the sacred Name of God, deeming it a symbol of Divinity.

The letter HEY is comprised of the letters dalet and yud. The vertical and horizontal lines of the dalet represent the physical world, while the yud signifies the world to come. Therefore the HEY is symbolic of the combination of the physical and spiritual realms.

The letter HEY signifies the creation. The Hebrew word 'behibaram' means 'when they were created'. When divided, this word becomes bah baram (He created them with the letter HEY). This reinforces the notion that God did not create the world as merely a physical entity, as HEY signifies Divinity.

HEY means 'take' in Hebrew, specifically referring to the taking or giving of oneself. As it is said: "Take for yourselves seed." It is implied that taking for yourself is an act of self-revelation to others, which is the ultimate form of giving.

The Hebrew language is gender-based, hence the masculine and feminine form of most words. The letter HEY denotes femininity, as it is the suffix that makes a word feminine. The Divine presence in the letter HEY, signifies the Shechinah, (the feminine aspect of God).

HEY alludes to the Five Books of Moses, which were given to the Jews by God in five separate voices. The Hebrew word for light (or) is mentioned five times in the description of the first day of Creation. The Five Books of the Torah are regarded as a means of restoring the entire world in the way of Divine Unity.

 

 

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

TAM Docents: A couple of notes Part 2

Hello Docents-

I hope that you are managing to stay warmer than I am! Of course, it would help if I stayed indoors more. Tonight I will be trying out my first attempt at ice skating at the Polar Plaza too. It seems I have no sense!

Please see another Printmaking title below that has been recommended by Karin and, for goodness sakes, have a jolly week!

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum.

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

embrace art in everyday life Folk Treasures of Mexico October 29 - February 19

 

 

"Printmaking Today" by Heller is also a great book to look at,

Karin.

 


From: Jana Wennstrom [mailto:JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 8:08 AM
Subject: TAM Docents: A couple of notes

Hello Docents-

Just a reminder that you have December off from trainings – enjoy whatever free time you can squeeze out of the month! We will resume trainings in January and I am working hard to get those dates finalized so that you can get them on your calendars. I may have several that will be up in the air as it is difficult for Rock to confirm when he will be available this far out. I will get the calendar to you this month one way or the other.

Also, below are some book recommendations sent by Elizabeth for those who would like to learn a bit more about printmaking.

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom | TACOMA ART MUSEUM

Manager of Public and Volunteer Programs

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

 

embrace art in everyday life Folk Treasures of Mexico October 29 - February 19

 

But, here are a couple of titles on printmaking that I found helpful:

 

"Printmaking for Beginners" by Jane Stobart (6" x 9" size, similar to the one we had for Japanese blockprints). Has good step-by-step explanations on the techniques, with illustrations.

 

"Practical Printmaking" Complete guide to the latest tecniques, tools and materials is edited by Louise Woods (Chartwell Books, Inc) This one has excellent photographs of the process.

 

I got both of these from the Timberland Library system, but should be available in Tacoma.

 

Elizabeth