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Kimono as Art,Used
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The first major book on Japanese textile artist Itchiku Kubota, published to accompany a touring exhibition. This lavishly illustrated book showcases fiftyfive masterworks by Japanese kimono artist Itchiku Kubota (19172003). Initially determined to unlock the secrets of dyed and painted Japanese textiles of the fourteenth to early seventeenth centuries, Kubota ultimately invented a unique method of decoration. His work combines stitchresist and ink drawing with a complex layering of color to achieve hauntingly beautiful landscapes with richly textured surfaces and an impressionistic rendering of nature never before seen in the textile arts.Although Kubota produced kimono for Japanese celebrities, his primary endeavor was the creation of a series of monumental kimonos intended only for display. Mount Fuji, Universe, and the thirtyfourpiece Symphony of Light are his most important series. The latter two are intended to be shown sequentially, much like the panels of a Japanese screen or decorated sliding doors. This entirely new approach to the use of the kimono as a vehicle for pictorial imagery has enabled Kubota's work to reach beyond the traditional boundaries of the single garment and elevated his work to installation art.This book accompanies a touring exhibition and features essays by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Asian textile specialist and former costumes and textile curator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Hollis Goodall, curator of Japanese art at LACMA, as well as an interview with Mr. Kubota's son and artistic heir, Itchiku Kubota II, by Derrick Cartwright, Director of the San Diego Museum of Art. 200 color illustrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Kimono as Art'? A: The book primarily focuses on the works of Japanese textile artist Itchiku Kubota, showcasing fifty-five masterworks and exploring his unique method of decoration in kimono art.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features 200 color illustrations that highlight the intricate designs and artistic techniques used by Itchiku Kubota.
- Q: Who are the authors and contributors of this book? A: The book includes essays by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, an Asian textile specialist, and Hollis Goodall, a curator of Japanese art at LACMA, along with an interview with Itchiku Kubota II.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well maintained.
- Q: Is 'Kimono as Art' a hardcover book? A: Yes, 'Kimono as Art' is a hardcover book.
- Q: When was 'Kimono as Art' published? A: The book was published on November 27, 2008.
- Q: How many pages are there in 'Kimono as Art'? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: What is the significance of Itchiku Kubota's work? A: Itchiku Kubota's work is significant for its innovative approach to kimono design, elevating the garment to a form of installation art through his unique pictorial imagery.
- Q: What are some of the notable series created by Itchiku Kubota? A: Notable series include 'Mount Fuji,' 'Universe,' and the 'Symphony of Light,' which are intended for display rather than wear.
- Q: Does the book accompany an exhibition? A: Yes, 'Kimono as Art' is published to accompany a touring exhibition of Itchiku Kubota's works.