Post by Lady Kimiko on Jan 3, 2013 11:52:08 GMT -5
Title: Turning Point: Oribe and the Arts of Sixteenth-Century Japan
Published By: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, new York , Yale University Press
Year Published/Copyright: 2003
ISBN (Hardcover): 1-58839-095-0
Pages Total: 390
Language: English
Review: This book is a rather beefy review of period Japanese arts around the Momoyama period, into very early Edo. Topics include pottery (sake bottles, tea, plates, ink plates), ink paintings (scrolls mostly), Lacquer-ware, writing styles (letters),and even some textiles. What I find interesting about this book is the heavy interest in rewards to the Oribe tribe, and their pottery alongside the history of tea. This book is rich in dates, color photos, and tons of history all in english. For pottery people, this book takes a few extra steps and even includes a few additional photos of the bottoms of some pottery.
The Oribe Tribe is renown for their pottery and also their early influence on tea ceremony though the Tea Master Furuta Oribe (1544 - 1615). Interestingly, Furuta Oribe was originally was warrior. As a tea master his style and focus was upon imperfection, and asymmetrical forms.
Thoughts: If you are interested in digging deeper into Momoyama tea and pottery this book is a must.
PHOTOS TO COME FOLLOWING THIS POST. The photos shared from this book are strictly for review and educational purposes and not for commercial use.
Published By: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, new York , Yale University Press
Year Published/Copyright: 2003
ISBN (Hardcover): 1-58839-095-0
Pages Total: 390
Language: English
Review: This book is a rather beefy review of period Japanese arts around the Momoyama period, into very early Edo. Topics include pottery (sake bottles, tea, plates, ink plates), ink paintings (scrolls mostly), Lacquer-ware, writing styles (letters),and even some textiles. What I find interesting about this book is the heavy interest in rewards to the Oribe tribe, and their pottery alongside the history of tea. This book is rich in dates, color photos, and tons of history all in english. For pottery people, this book takes a few extra steps and even includes a few additional photos of the bottoms of some pottery.
The Oribe Tribe is renown for their pottery and also their early influence on tea ceremony though the Tea Master Furuta Oribe (1544 - 1615). Interestingly, Furuta Oribe was originally was warrior. As a tea master his style and focus was upon imperfection, and asymmetrical forms.
Thoughts: If you are interested in digging deeper into Momoyama tea and pottery this book is a must.
PHOTOS TO COME FOLLOWING THIS POST. The photos shared from this book are strictly for review and educational purposes and not for commercial use.
