The Mingei Birth 100th Anniversary book by Seigensha explores the folk craft movement that spread from Kyoto to Japan and the world. Edited by the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, this volume traces the aesthetic value of beauty in everyday life as established by Yanagi Soetsu, Hamada Shoji, and Kawai Kanjiro 100 years ago.
The book focuses on the early period of the Mingei movement in Kyoto, introducing approximately 170 works alongside Yanagi Soetsu's theories on folk craft. Featured works include Mokujiki Buddha statues that led to the birth of the word "Mingei", pieces by Kuroda Tatsuaki and Aota Goro from the Kamikacho Mingei Association, and craft works and architecture created for the "Mingei-kan" and "Mikuni-so" by Kawai Kanjiro, Hamada Shoji, and Bernard Leach. The volume examines the continuing relationship between Kyoto and Mingei through works and materials related to the movement's promoters and supporters.
The book focuses on the early period of the Mingei movement in Kyoto, introducing approximately 170 works alongside Yanagi Soetsu's theories on folk craft. Featured works include Mokujiki Buddha statues that led to the birth of the word "Mingei", pieces by Kuroda Tatsuaki and Aota Goro from the Kamikacho Mingei Association, and craft works and architecture created for the "Mingei-kan" and "Mikuni-so" by Kawai Kanjiro, Hamada Shoji, and Bernard Leach. The volume examines the continuing relationship between Kyoto and Mingei through works and materials related to the movement's promoters and supporters.
Key Features
- Approximately 170 works featured: Comprehensive survey of early Mingei movement pieces.
- Yanagi Soetsu's Mingei theory: Traces the development of folk craft philosophy.
- Mokujiki Buddha statues: Works that led to the birth of the term "Mingei".
- Kamikacho Mingei Association artists: Features works by Kuroda Tatsuaki and Aota Goro.
- Craft works and architecture: Pieces by Kawai Kanjiro, Hamada Shoji, and Bernard Leach.
- Kyoto-focused perspective: Examines Kyoto's role in the Mingei movement.
- Edited by Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art: Authoritative presentation of movement history.
- B5 softcover format: 184 pages of curated content and imagery.
| Format | B5 |
|---|---|
| Total Pages | 184 pages |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Material | Paper |
| Made in | Japan |
