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Seto and Mino Ceramics
(Japanese Collections in the Freer Gallery of Art)
by Louise Allison Cort
Published by Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., 1992. Very good trade paperback. Tight binding, solid spine, light shelf wear, previous owner’s blindstamp to title page, clean unmarked text. 4to, profusely illustrated in color and black & white, index, 254 pages.
This essential volume by Louise Allison Cort, a preeminent scholar of Asian ceramics, delves into the Freer Gallery\'s esteemed collection of medieval Japanese pottery. It focuses on the vital kiln sites of Seto and Mino, whose innovative ash-glazed ware and dramatic, naturally-fired forms represent a pivotal shift from imported Chinese standards to a distinct Japanese aesthetic. Cort expertly traces the evolution of these wares from their utilitarian origins to their celebrated status within the refined context of the tea ceremony, where their rustic simplicity and accidental beauty embodied the wabi-sabi ideal.
The book serves as both a detailed catalog and an accessible historical guide, featuring superb photographic plates that capture the subtle textures of ash-glazed jars, the elegant imperfections of Shino ware, and the bold, spontaneous effects of Oribe pottery. As a publication from the Smithsonian\'s Freer Gallery, it carries the authority of one of the world\'s leading institutions in Asian art scholarship. This work is an indispensable resource for collectors, potters, and art historians, offering a focused and expertly curated look into the clay traditions that laid the foundation for Japan\'s ceramic renaissance. It is a precise and visually rewarding study that illuminates the depth of a major museum\'s holdings.
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Seto and Mino Ceramics
(Japanese Collections in the Freer Gallery of Art)
by Louise Allison Cort
Published by Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., 1992. Very good trade paperback. Tight binding, solid spine, light shelf wear, previous owner’s blindstamp to title page, clean unmarked text. 4to, profusely illustrated in color and black & white, index, 254 pages.
This essential volume by Louise Allison Cort, a preeminent scholar of Asian ceramics, delves into the Freer Gallery\'s esteemed collection of medieval Japanese pottery. It focuses on the vital kiln sites of Seto and Mino, whose innovative ash-glazed ware and dramatic, naturally-fired forms represent a pivotal shift from imported Chinese standards to a distinct Japanese aesthetic. Cort expertly traces the evolution of these wares from their utilitarian origins to their celebrated status within the refined context of the tea ceremony, where their rustic simplicity and accidental beauty embodied the wabi-sabi ideal.
The book serves as both a detailed catalog and an accessible historical guide, featuring superb photographic plates that capture the subtle textures of ash-glazed jars, the elegant imperfections of Shino ware, and the bold, spontaneous effects of Oribe pottery. As a publication from the Smithsonian\'s Freer Gallery, it carries the authority of one of the world\'s leading institutions in Asian art scholarship. This work is an indispensable resource for collectors, potters, and art historians, offering a focused and expertly curated look into the clay traditions that laid the foundation for Japan\'s ceramic renaissance. It is a precise and visually rewarding study that illuminates the depth of a major museum\'s holdings.
Loc: B1
