{"id":64484,"date":"2022-04-26T16:18:54","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T16:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=64484"},"modified":"2022-04-26T16:18:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T16:18:54","slug":"do-you-know-the-history-of-japanese-ceramic-art-curious-about-the-influence-its-had-over-the-years-in-this-blog-you-can-learn-more-about-the-history-behind-the-artwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/do-you-know-the-history-of-japanese-ceramic-art-curious-about-the-influence-its-had-over-the-years-in-this-blog-you-can-learn-more-about-the-history-behind-the-artwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know the History of Japanese Ceramic art? Curious about the influence it\u2019s had over the years? In this blog, you can learn more about the history behind the artwork."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BBAyRBTfsOU?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>Ceramic art has been around for thousands of years. The art of molding and forming clay into desired shapes was first discovered in the Neolithic period, before the invention of pottery.<\/p>\n<p>There is evidence that ceramic art dates as far back as 6,000 BC. In this time in history, pottery was typically made using a dry clay-based process, though it is believed that the first clay-based ceramics were actually created by accident.<\/p>\n<p>**If you are interested in learning more about the history behind the artwork, please continue reading our blog to find out more.**<\/p>\n<p>The History of Japanese Ceramic Art<\/p>\n<p>Ceramics have been around for many thousands of years, with the earliest known pottery being made in China about 7,000 years ago. The art of making ceramics has evolved throughout the centuries and changes depending on where it is produced. In Japan, ceramics were used in daily life and were a fundamental part of Japanese culture. Ceramic artists are considered as masters in their field and they create beautiful pieces that can be used to decorate any home or office space.<\/p>\n<p>TIP: If you want to get more information about the Art History of Japan, make sure you check out this blog which provides an overview of the most important periods in Japanese art history: http:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/asia\/japan\/articles\/a-brief-guide-to-the-art-history-of-japan\/?utm_source=tripadvisor&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_campaign=blog<\/p>\n<p>When thinking about Japanese art history, some people will automatically think of Japanese paintings or calligraphy. However, there is another beautiful form of Japanese art that deserves just as much attention &#8211; that form is Japanese ceramics. It is amazing how so many different styles<\/p>\n<p>The History of Japanese Ceramic Art dates back to the Jomon Period (14,000 &#8211; 300 BC). The art form was originally for utilitarian purposes. Clay vessels were made for storing food, boiling water and cooking with. During this period, pottery was not glazed over, so it had a rough texture.<\/p>\n<p>Towards the end of the Jomon Period, pottery was decorated with incised lines and people began to make pottery with a smooth finish, which became known as Yayoi Pottery. This is when ceramics became an art form, rather than just a tool for cooking. The Yayoi culture has been linked to the spread of rice agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>The first mass-produced ceramic ware in Japan was created during the Kofun period (300 &#8211; 538 CE). These works of art are known as Haniwa. They are formed from clay and typically shaped into rings or disks with a hole in the middle. This style is thought to have originated in China but it is uncertain how this style came about in Japan. Haniwa were used as tomb markers for important people during that period.*<\/p>\n<p>*https:\/\/www.theculturetrip.com\/asia\/japan\/articles\/the-history-of-<\/p>\n<p>Japanese ceramic art is a rare and valuable art form in the world. It is known for its beauty and quality, as well as for its long history. In fact, the history of this art goes back over three thousand years, making it one of the oldest in the world. The term that refers to the traditional pottery art of Japan is &#8220;Wabi-sabi&#8221;. Wabi-sabi represents a philosophical view that things are perfect in their imperfect forms, and that imperfection adds beauty to it. The Japanese people have always been close to nature and they believe that everything on earth possesses unique characteristics which should be appreciated and respected. They also believe that all things must go through a process of natural aging before they reach perfection. This process is called Wabi-sabi, while everything which has reached this state is referred to as Sabi-no-ue. This philosophy became popular during the 11th century when Buddhism spread throughout Japan.<\/p>\n<p>The history of Japanese ceramics dates back to 2000 BC, when the first clay figures were made by hand using simple techniques such as coiling and pinching. The pottery was painted with natural pigments from plants or minerals. However, these simple methods gradually evolved into more complex ones such as stone carving, st<\/p>\n<p>The history of Japanese ceramic art can be traced back to the Jomon period (circa 10 000 B.C.). The pottery from this time is called &#8220;Jomon Pottery&#8221; and is characterised by its simplicity in form and decoration. The tombs of this time also contain many ceramic items, giving us an insight into the early practices of the people. It was during the Yayoi period that marked the change from hunting and gathering to agriculture and growing rice. This new style of living brought more influence from China, as well as more variety in form and decoration.<\/p>\n<p>The history of Japanese ceramics starts after Japan had adopted Buddhism as their religion. The religion itself encouraged both the development of arts and crafts, as well as being respectful to all living things. From these two elements came the practice of using no clay for certain vessels, such as tea bowls, or using a special clay called &#8220;sancai&#8221; (three-coloured) clay which showed a different colour when fired at different temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>The Oribe ware was produced towards the end of the Momoyama period (1573-1603) by Kanemon Sato in Sakai City, Osaka prefecture. In 1605 he moved to Kyoto where he founded his own kil<\/p>\n<p>Ceramics are formed by heating a clay in a kiln, and then glazing it to produce a smooth surface. The items made from ceramic have their origins in the Neolithic period, over 6,000 years ago. The Japanese art of ceramics has evolved throughout many centuries, each era adding its own special touch to the craft.<\/p>\n<p>According to Japanese mythology, the origin of ceramics can be traced back to ancient times when the legendary first Emperor of Japan, Jimmu, was forging his kingdom. While hunting in his palace grounds on the slopes of Mt. Atago in Kyoto he found a beautiful piece of pottery being formed by hand from clay by a goddess called Tsukisakaki-hime.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;How pretty! Can I have it?&#8221; asked Jimmu as he picked up the pot. The surprised goddess then dropped it and broke it. She then told Jimmu that if he could mend the pot without her help then she would become his wife and make all the pottery for his new kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>The Emperor was unable to mend the pot and so failed in his quest for a wife but managed to create pottery nonetheless. 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