Creative Tradition:
The Ceramics of Rosanjin and Masterpieces of the Past Which Influenced Him
Exhibition Catalogue
1996
Setagaya Art Museum, Tokyo
The relationship of creation and tradition has always been an important issue, in ancient times as well as today
and in all cultural expressions, not just the visual arts. -------
Kitaoji Rosanjin had a deep intrest in the creative work of his predecessors not only in ceramics but in calligraphy,
painting, lacquerware, and the art of life, and it is well known that they exerted an important influence on his own creative activities.
There is a consensus among experts that he made many out and out copies of ancient masterpieces of ceramics which impressed him.
In Japan there is an established practice in the world of ink painting and calligraphy of copying the work of ancient masters in order to
achieve a higher spiritual level in one's own work.
This is a respected form of spiritual discipline which may not be compatible with the individualist approach of the modern West.
Rosanjin definitely made use of this practice. ------
(from this catalogue)
Publisher: Setagaya Art Museum, Tokyo
Softcover, approx 239pages
Size: approx 227mm X 280mm (8.8 inches X 11.3 inches)
Weight: approx 1170g
Condition:
Both Cover and Pages are in Very Good Condition
Language: English and Japanese
- Contents -
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Plates,
Rosanjin's personal collection
51 ceramics
It is likely that Rosanjin saw this piece though his association with tea masters
21 ceramics
Formal Resemblance
14 ceramics
Works of Rosanjin
Early works --- 5 works
Celadon glaze --- 1 work
Underglaze blue --- 18 works
Overglaze enamels --- 24 works
Overglaze enamels and gold --- 6 works
Kyo ware, Kenzan type etc. --- 18 works
Oribe --- 28 works
Ki-Seto --- 7 works
Shino type --- 13 works
Iron glaze --- 8 works
Teabowls etc. in various technique --- 7 works
Warizansho-bowl (food container) --- 3 works
Iga ware --- 4 works
Shigaraki ware --- 2 works
Bizen ware --- 13 works
Overglaze silver --- 6 works
Lacquer ware --- 4 works
Supplies --- 1 work
Calligraphy, Painting, Sealengraving --- 27 works
(all in color)
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