The Golden Age of Karatsu Stoneware
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The Golden Age of Karatsu Stoneware
The Golden Age of Karatsu Stoneware

The Golden Age of Karatsu Stoneware

By
Francois Villemin (Author)  

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Over 400 beautiful color illustrations and well-researched text reveal the historically and artistically significant Japanese Karatsu ware of its golden age of the 16th and 17th centuries. In the world of Japanese tea, there are three ceramic forms most highly valued: Raku, Hagi, and Karatsu. The austere beauty and elegant simplicity of Karatsu is everything the tea ceremony requires. Recent archaeological discoveries in the northwest area of the southern island of Kyushu cast a new light on Karatsu's origins. Explanations of the original firing and glazing techniques are provided. Discover Karatsu's unique character, the sober beauty of its production, the soothing appearance of its clay, and the abstract, yet natural designs. Enjoy the soothing beauty of the table and kitchenware, bowls and cups, tea ware and sakA (c) vessels decorated with a variety of natural and geometric designs. See why Karatsu potters today take inspiration from these golden age pieces. Most of the wares presented here are previously unpublished pieces that today are considered genuine works of art. 406 color photos
Francois Villemin studied Japanese and the Japanese culture at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales in Paris and spent 20 years working in Japan, while pursuing his research in the 16th and 17th century Mino and Karatsu ceramic ware.
  • Contributor: Francois Villemin
  • Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9780764344053
  • Number of Pages: 192
  • Packaged Dimensions: 215x279mm
  • Packaged Weight: 1300
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Release Date: 2013-08-28
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Francois Villemin studied Japanese and the Japanese culture at the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales in Paris and spent 20 years working in Japan, while pursuing his research in the 16th and 17th century Mino and Karatsu ceramic ware.

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