Jan
09
2009
Toyozo Arakawa – Glimpses of a Japanese Pottery Artist
Toyozo Arakawa – A Living National Treasure of Japan
Toyozo Arakawa (1894 – 1985) was a well known Japanese ceramic potter. He lived and worked in Mino, near Nagoya. He was given the title “Living National Treasure” in 1955.
He devoted his life to revive the art of Momoyama era and was recognized as one of the most respected artists in Japan.
“It is meaningless just to inherit the traditions of Japanese pottery, unless you add your own ideas…but if you overdo yourself, you might ruin the traditions. The point is to make the best use of the old methods and ideas.”
Some of Arakawa’s work:
http://www.e-yakimono.net/html/arakawa-kato-PT-2004.html
Tags: ceramic art
Japanese Art | MySushiSet | 09 January 2009 |
