About this video
- Video Title: 並木工芸概論14 浅井忠
- Channel: 並木誠士
- Speakers: 並木誠士
- Duration: 01:01:04
Overview
This lecture, the 14th in the series "Introduction to Crafts," focuses on the artist Asai Chu. It explores his transition from a Western-style painter to a designer, his experiences in Paris, and his significant role in developing design education and practices in modern Kyoto. The lecture also touches upon the broader context of Art Nouveau and the influence of Japanese art in Europe.
Key takeaways
- Asai Chu's Artistic Evolution: The lecture traces Asai Chu's career, starting as a prominent Western-style painter and professor in Tokyo, who was initially trained under Italian artistic traditions.
- Influence of Paris and Art Nouveau: Asai Chu's pivotal trip to Paris for the 1900 Exposition Universelle exposed him to Art Nouveau and the broader European art scene, leading him to question his existing artistic path and shift towards design.
- Contribution to Design Education in Kyoto: Upon returning to Japan, Asai Chu became instrumental in establishing and shaping the design department at the Kyoto Higher School of Craft and Design, influencing a new generation of artists and designers.
- Development of Design Theory and Practice: The lecture highlights Asai Chu's role in developing and disseminating design methodologies, including his involvement with design journals and his emphasis on observational drawing and the transformation of natural forms into decorative patterns.
- The Role of "Yutoen" and "Kyoshitsuen": Asai Chu actively mentored young artists through research groups like "Yutoen" and "Kyoshitsuen," fostering the creation of new designs and their application in crafts like pottery, contributing to the modernization of Kyoto's traditional craft industry.
- Focus on Distribution and Commercialization: Influenced by figures like Samuel Bing, Asai Chu also showed an interest in the distribution and commercialization of designed goods, establishing a shop called "Kyuundo" to sell his and other artists' works.
