Roettgen, Uwe

Craftland Japan

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ISBN 13:: 9780500295342
author:: Roettgen, Uwe
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Thames & Hudson Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 24 x 17.2 centimetres (0.97 kg)
Genre:: Arts & Photography,Art, Design,
Condition:: New
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Craftland Japan is a stunning photographic survey of Japan's most ingenious contemporary artisans. Generations of Japanese craftsmen have refined their skills to produce exceptional works, renowned for their unique history and quality.

Designers Uwe Röttgen and Katharina Zettl embarked on an extraordinary journey to document the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship, traveling around the country to meet the makers and learn about their techniques and materials. This book showcases twenty-five expert artisans, revealing the beauty of objects such as porcelain bowls, indigo-dyed fabrics, and paper.

Through Craftland Japan, discover how Japan's union of craft, design, materiality, and landscape continues to flourish in contemporary interpretation, despite the changing world around them. A celebration of Japanese craftsmanship, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in art, design, or culture.

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