Japanese Modernisation and Mingei Theory :Cultural Nationalism and Oriental Orientalism
Japanese Modernisation and Mingei Theory :Cultural Nationalism and Oriental Orientalism
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20 May, 2004
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Conceptualised in 1920s Japan by Yanagi Sôetsu, the Mingei movement has spread world wide since the 1950s, creating phenomena as diverse as Mingei museums, Mingei connoisseurs and collectors, Mingei shops and Mingei restaurants. The theory, at its core and its adaptation by Bernard Leach, has long been an influential 'Oriental' aesthetic for studio craft artists in the West. But why did Mingei become so particularly influential to a western audience? And could the 'Orientalness' perceived in Mingei theory be nothing more than a myth? This richly illustrated work offers controversial new evidence through its cross-cultural examination of a wide range of materials in Japanese, English, Korean and Chinese, bringing about startling new conclusions concerning Japanese modernization and cultural authenticity. This new interpretation of the Mingei movement will appeal to scholars of Japanese art history as well as those with interests in cultural identity in non-Western cultures.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780415297905 |
| ISBN10 | 0415297907 |
| Number Of Pages | 328 |
| Item Weight | 770 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
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'This book is a tour de force, and will become a standard reference in the West for many years to come - but in Japan ... it's conclusions may have far reaching consequences' - Crafts 191
"Extraordinarily learned book...erudite and compelling study."--Fritz Levy, CAA.Reviews, April 25, 2005
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Author's Bio
Yuko Kikuchi is a Research Fellow in Art and Design History at the London Institute, Chelsea College of Art and Design.