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VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
"CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE CRAFTS"
Hall 3
Crispness.
Strong Shapes and Colors
Crafts in Japan underwent significant development in the
period extending from the late Taisho through the early Showa
eras (1920s-30s). It became established as a form of contemporary art,
and with this move toward the contemporary came the introduction of new
artistic ideas from Europe. In particular, the influence of trends such
as Art Deco and Constructivism lead to the creation of a large number of
works consisting of combinations of straight lines, circles, and the
like. Nowadays, many works go beyond utilizing geometric lines and
planes, and are also enlivened with a more organic structure that
contains such elements as strong, sharp edges. Such works leave a clear
impression and eloquently express their contemporary sensibility. Also,
the colors used in such works follow a similar trend, tending toward
clear, strong hues.
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