CERAMIC ART and CRAFTS
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Topic: Ceramics
Sort Desciption: The origin of Japanese ceramic art is generally regarded to ... clans to produce fine ceramic articles. As a result, the art devel- ...
Content Inside: 10th Fl.,Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Bldg., 2-10-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-0006 Tel. (03)3201-3331 The origin of Japanese ceramic art is generally regarded to date back to the beginning of the 13th century when Chinese ceramic techniques were introduced by an artisan named Kato Shirozaemon (1169 – 1249). After returning from China, he established a kiln at Seto in Owari Province (today, Aichi Prefecture) where he produced the first Chinese-style pottery in Japan. The term “setomono” (Seto ware), which is now generally used as a synonym for pot- tery, derives from this first production. The development of the art was stimulated in the 16th cen- tury because of the widespread popularity of the tea ceremony, and new kilns were opened in various parts of the country. The one in Arita Saga pref., established in 1598 by Lee Sam Pyong, a Korean Potter who came from Korea that year, deserves special mention. During the 264 years of the Edo Period (1603 – 1867), many Daimyo (feudal lords) encouraged potters in their own feudal clans to produce fine ceramic articles. As a result, the art devel- oped to a very high level, independent of Chinese influence. It is regarded that the decoration of Japanese ceramic articles is generally “calm,” refined and subtle rather than strong. Irregular shapes, which imbue a sense of naturalism to what is man-made, are also cherished as one of the main characteristics of Japanese ceramic art. There are a large number of kilns in Japan, each with its own unique type of products. All of the Japanese traditional pottery styles reflect local conditions and history. Many kilns can be visit- ed by tourists from abroad. We hope the information provided in this guide to Japanese ceramic art will be useful to you. For your easy reference, each type of ceramic ware is numbered and corresponds to the num- ber on the map on the back page. Explanation Key: 1. Access. Marked with * are information offices. 2. Kilns & ...
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