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This is a study of a group of potters living in a small community in the south of Japan, and about the problems they face in the production, marketing and aesthetic appraisal of a kind of stoneware pottery generally referred to as mingei, or folk art. It shows how different people in an art world bring to bear different sets of values as they negotiate the meaning of mingei and try to decide whether a pot is art, folk art, or mere craft.At the same time, this book is an unusual monograph in that it reaches beyond the mere study of an isolated community to trace the origins and history of folk art in general. By showing how a set of aesthetic ideals originating in Britain was taken to Japan, and thence back to Europe and the United States as a result of the activities of people like William Morris, Yanagi So etsu, Bernard Leach and Hamada Sho ji this book rewrites the history of contemporary western ceramics.
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I thought this book would focus more on techniques, but it’s more about cultural aspects. Still interesting, but it wasn’t what I wanted for my pottery practice. Just a heads up if you're looking for hands-on advice!
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Liam O’Connor
Not what I expected
I thought this book would focus more on techniques, but it’s more about cultural aspects. Still interesting, but it wasn’t what I wanted for my pottery practice. Just a heads up if you're looking for hands-on advice!
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Yuki Tanaka
A Deep Dive into Japanese Pottery
This book is a real treasure! The insights into the aesthetics of Japanese pottery are fascinating and give a profound appreciation for the craft. I bought it for my husband, who is a pottery enthusiast, and he couldn't put it down!
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Yuki Tanaka
A Deep Dive into Japanese Pottery
This book is a real treasure! The insights into the aesthetics of Japanese pottery are fascinating and give a profound appreciation for the craft. I bought it for my husband, who is a pottery enthusiast, and he couldn't put it down!
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Keiko Yamamoto
Aesthetic and informative
This book is visually stunning! The illustrations really bring the text to life and enhance understanding of Japanese aesthetics in pottery. I’m learning a lot and can't wait to apply this knowledge to my own creations.
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