About this video
- Video Title: 並木工芸概論03 平安時代前期
- Channel: 並木誠士
- Speakers: [Unknown]
- Duration: 40:24
Overview
This lecture focuses on the art and crafts of the early Heian period, particularly lacquerware (urushi). It contrasts the artistic styles of the early and late Heian periods, highlighting the shift from Chinese-influenced art ("karae") to a more Japanese aesthetic ("yamatoe"). The video examines key characteristics of early Heian lacquerware, including the use of gold and silver, decorative patterns, and techniques, illustrated with examples of extant works.
Key takeaways
- Artistic Shift: The lecture emphasizes the transition from the "karae" (Chinese-style) art prevalent in the early Heian period to the emergence of "yamatoe" (Japanese-style) art in the late Heian period, a change reflected in painting, literature, and crafts.
- Early Heian Lacquerware Characteristics: Key features include the combined use of gold and silver (with a significant proportion of silver), dense and symmetrical patterns, and techniques like "hirahira" (sprinkling powder) and "togidashi maki-e" (damp-sanded maki-e).
- Examples of Early Heian Lacquerware: Several artifacts are presented, including a "hoso'e hōzukyō" (box for Buddhist scriptures), a "kaifu mon'yō" (sea wave pattern) box, a "hōju-bako" (jewel box), and a "maki-e kyō-bako" (lacquerware box for scrolls), all dating from the 10th to early 11th centuries.
- Chinese Influence: Early Heian art and crafts show a strong influence from China, evident in motifs and techniques. This influence gradually waned as Japanese artistic sensibilities ("yamatoe") developed.