46 Questions
Where was Bernard Leach born?
Hong Kong
What was Bernard Leach initially studying at the London School of Art?
Etching
Who introduced Bernard Leach to the process of firing Raku-style ceramics?
Tomimoto Kenkichi
Who was Bernard Leach's pottery mentor?
Kenzan the Sixth
What movement was Bernard Leach involved in?
Folk Crafts movement
In which year did Bernard Leach attend a 'raku' party?
1911
What is the name of the book written by Bernard Leach that influenced pottery philosophies and aesthetics?
A Potter's Book
What type of kiln did Leach establish in his studio in St Ives?
Noborigama kiln
What is the approximate temperature reached by a noborigama kiln in 20 to 30 hours?
1300°C
What is the name of the Japanese craft movement that Leach's tradition is sometimes referred to as?
Mingei
What is the emphasis of Leach and Yanagi's ideas?
Union of head and hand
What is the name of the technique used to mend broken ceramics with gold or other metals?
Kintsugi
What is the name of the type of pottery featured in the image from the 16th century, known as Seto ware?
Stoneware
What is the name of the Japanese folk crafts museum where Leach's works are housed?
Japan Folk Crafts Museum
What is the approximate century when noborigama kilns were first used in Japan?
16th century
What is the name of the style of painting that influenced Leach's work?
Chinese ink-style painting
What is a characteristic of earthenware?
It is lighter and more insulating.
What type of decoration is characteristic of English slipware?
Graffito
What was the purpose of Bernard Leach's travels in the post-war era?
To promote the Mingei philosophy worldwide.
What art movement was influenced by Zen philosophies?
Abstract Expressionism
What type of kiln was used by American artists who traveled to Japan?
Anagama
What was the outcome of the cross-cultural exchange between Japan and the West?
The establishment of the Mingei International Movement.
What was the title of the book that contributed to the Zen boom in the United States?
Zen and Japanese Culture
What was the result of the Zen boom and the spread of the Mingei philosophy?
A mystified perception of Japanese crafts and craftsmen.
What was the purpose of the Japanese government's support for Leach, Yanagui, and Hamada's tours?
To improve the negative perceptions of Japan after World War II.
What was the name of the school where American artists learned traditional ceramic techniques?
Otis Art and Design School
What was the primary purpose of Raku pottery in the 16th century?
To be used for the traditional Japanese tea ceremony
How are Raku tea bowls typically formed?
By hand, to express the individual maker's gestures
What gives Raku pottery its characteristic black coloration?
The rapid cooling process from high temperature to normal room temperature
Who guided Chojiro, a Korean tile maker, in creating Raku ware?
Tea Master Sen no Rikyu
Where did Shoji Hamada set up his pottery studio in 1930?
Mashiko, a town north of Tokyo
What is characteristic of studio crafts, as opposed to traditional crafts?
Focus on the creation of unique, original pieces
What movement did Bernard Leach's pottery style come to be known as?
The Leach tradition
Where did Bernard Leach establish a pottery studio in England?
St.Ives, a picturesque seaside town in the south
Who did Bernard Leach meet in 1919, through Soetsu Yanagi and Kenkichi Tomimoto?
Shoji Hamada
What is notable about the pottery studio established by Bernard Leach in St.Ives?
It is still operational today
What was the primary focus of Hamada Shoji's pottery demonstrations on the wheel during the Mingei tour?
To convey the idea of the Japanese potter as an introspective craftsman
What aspect of Japanese ceramic traditions was further mystified in the West due to the association with meditation and Zen ideas?
The calligraphic brush decoration
What was the primary influence of Zen Buddhism on Peter Voulkos's approach to ceramic art?
The emphasis on repetitive movements and intuition
What was the result of Peter Voulkos's rejection of function in his ceramic art?
The elevation of his ceramics into the realm of fine art
What technique was introduced to Peter Voulkos by Peter Callas?
Japanese wood firing techniques
What is the primary characteristic of American Raku firing techniques?
The use of sawdust or other materials to achieve varied surface effects
What is the term used to describe the state of flow in the Mingei philosophy, where actions are spontaneous and not predetermined?
No mind
What is the primary focus of the Mingei movement in ceramic art?
The prioritization of intuition and spontaneity
What is the term used to describe the process of creating ceramics without a predetermined concept or design?
Material-led approach
What is the primary characteristic of Peter Voulkos's later ceramic work?
The emphasis on sculptural forms with little decoration
Learn about the development of the Folk Crafts movement in Japan and its connection to studio pottery in the West, including England and the United States.
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