The Art of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel: History, Techniques and Artists, 1600 to the Present - Hardcover

Fredric T. Schneider

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 078644732X ISBN 13: 9780786447329

Publisher: McFarland, 2010

Synopsis

An art form renowned for its beauty and technical wizardry, Japanese cloisonne enamel is becoming increasingly valued among collectors, artisans, and historians. This book provides a detailed history of Japanese cloisonne enamel and the development of its many technical varieties. Part One presents the 400-year history and context of Japanese enamels from their beginnings around 1600, covering the crucial decades of the late 19th and early 20th centuries extensively. Part Two is organized by individual technique and categorizes and discusses the many variations of cloisonne enamel developed in Japan. Integrated into both parts are biographies of many cloisonne masters along with discussions of the technical and scientific underpinnings of the craft. The work is complemented by an extensive glossary, several appendices, and a guide to identifying 290 artist's marks and signatures.

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This book provides a detailed history of Japanese cloisonne enamel and the development of its many technical varieties. Part One presents the 400-year history and context of Japanese enamels from their beginnings around 1600, covering the crucial decades of the late 19th and early 20th centuries extensively. Part Two is organized by individual technique and categorizes and discusses the many variations of cloisonne enamel developed in Japan. Integrated into both parts are biographies of many cloisonne masters along with discussions of the technical and scientific underpinnings of the craft. The work is complemented by 32 color plates with 128 images, an extensive glossary, several appendices, an extensive bibliography and a full index.

About the Author:

Fredric T. Schneider is on the board of directors of the Japanese Art Society of America and has lectured on Japanese art at numerous universities, museums and other venues in America, Asia and Europe. A former corporate lawyer, investment banker and investor, his recent studies have focused primarily on Japanese cloisonne enamels and he has developed a scholarly collection intended to exemplify the art's history, quality, breadth, and beauty.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 078644732X
• ISBN 13: 9780786447329
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 372