Breaking out of tradition : Japanese lacquer : 1890-1950 /
Breaking out of Tradition traces the pioneering developments in lacquer art at the beginning of the 20th century in Japan. The lacquer artists of that time adopted a critical and creative approach to the centuries-old traditions, experimenting with innovative techniques and new materials, thereby al...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Münster : Amsterdam, The Netherlands :
Museum für Lackkunst ; Rijksmuseum,
[2020]
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| Summary: | Breaking out of Tradition traces the pioneering developments in lacquer art at the beginning of the 20th century in Japan. The lacquer artists of that time adopted a critical and creative approach to the centuries-old traditions, experimenting with innovative techniques and new materials, thereby also providing new stimuli for Western art. The publication examines the revolution in Japanese lacquer art from the end of the 19th until the middle of the 20th century. In an era marked by political and cultural change the founding of art societies and academies led to the strengthening of artists as individuals. Traditional values stood in opposition to modern tendencies, in many cases coming from the West. In the search for a modern identity, lacquer art experienced a golden age characterised by creativity, innovation and a wealth of ideas. |
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| Item Description: | Catalog of an exhibition held at the Museum für Lackkunst, Münster, April 2 - June 14, 2020; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, July 3 - August 30, 2020. |
| Physical Description: | 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), chart, portraits ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-223). |
| ISBN: | 9783777435060 3777435066 |