Shino and Oribe
May 7th 2009 02:24
Classic Stoneware of Japan
SHINO and ORIBE
Ryooji Kuroda and Takeshi Murayama
Kodansha 2002
The Japanese have been obsessed with ceramics since the first Jomon potter started twisting clay into coils. Given the diverstiy and creativity of Japanese ceramics over the centuries I sometimes wonder if there's a gene for pottery.
This book shows in high quality photos and excelent writing the history variety and creativity and diversity of Shino and Oribe ware which are part of the Mino (yaki) group.
Shino is a unique and exquisite white glaze developed by the Japanese and Oribe evolved from Shino but also uses a rich copper glaze to create deep greens.
Even if you dont care about the history of Mino ware or the relationship of Shino and Oribe to the tea ceremony you may enjoy this book for ideas within about shapes and motifs you can use for your own art?
By the way if the name of the book and the authors look familiar ... yes this is a combined edition of two earlier books which is a good thing since advances in printing technology mean the color photos show details of the exquisite glazes not apparent in the earlier edition.
Enjoy! I had to use ILL (InterLibrary Loan) to read my copy.
If you can afford it buy it for yourself or your library!
SHINO and ORIBE
Ryooji Kuroda and Takeshi Murayama
Kodansha 2002
The Japanese have been obsessed with ceramics since the first Jomon potter started twisting clay into coils. Given the diverstiy and creativity of Japanese ceramics over the centuries I sometimes wonder if there's a gene for pottery.
This book shows in high quality photos and excelent writing the history variety and creativity and diversity of Shino and Oribe ware which are part of the Mino (yaki) group.
Shino is a unique and exquisite white glaze developed by the Japanese and Oribe evolved from Shino but also uses a rich copper glaze to create deep greens.
Even if you dont care about the history of Mino ware or the relationship of Shino and Oribe to the tea ceremony you may enjoy this book for ideas within about shapes and motifs you can use for your own art?
By the way if the name of the book and the authors look familiar ... yes this is a combined edition of two earlier books which is a good thing since advances in printing technology mean the color photos show details of the exquisite glazes not apparent in the earlier edition.
Enjoy! I had to use ILL (InterLibrary Loan) to read my copy.
If you can afford it buy it for yourself or your library!
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