Breaking out of Tradition: Japanese Lacquer 1890 - 1950

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Breaking out of Tradition: Japanese Lacquer 1890 - 1950
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Museum fur Lackkunst, Munster
By (author) Jan Dees
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 240
Category/GenreArt and design styles - c 1800 to c 1900
Decorative arts
Individual artists and art monographs
ISBN/Barcode 9783777435060
ClassificationsDewey:745.726
Audience
General
Illustrations 180 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Hirmer Verlag
Imprint Hirmer Verlag
Publication Date 2 July 2020
Publication Country Germany

Description

Breaking out of Tradition traces the pioneering developments in lacquer art at the beginning of the 20th century in Japan. The lacquer artists of that time adopted a critical and creative approach to the centuries-old traditions, experimenting with innovative techniques and new materials, thereby also providing new stimuli for Western art. The publication examines the revolution in Japanese lacquer art from the end of the 19th until the middle of the 20th century. In an era marked by political and cultural change the founding of art societies and academies led to the strengthening of artists as individuals. Traditional values stood in opposition to modern tendencies, in many cases coming from the West. In the search for a modern identity, lacquer art experienced a golden age characterised by creativity, innovation and a wealth of ideas.

Author Biography

Jan Dees is one of the world's leading experts on contemporary Japanese lacquer ware. The Museum Fur Lackkunst is in Mu nster, Germany.