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Where was Bernard Leach born?
Where was Bernard Leach born?
What was Bernard Leach initially studying at the London School of Art?
What was Bernard Leach initially studying at the London School of Art?
Who introduced Bernard Leach to the process of firing Raku-style ceramics?
Who introduced Bernard Leach to the process of firing Raku-style ceramics?
Who was Bernard Leach's pottery mentor?
Who was Bernard Leach's pottery mentor?
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What movement was Bernard Leach involved in?
What movement was Bernard Leach involved in?
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In which year did Bernard Leach attend a 'raku' party?
In which year did Bernard Leach attend a 'raku' party?
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What is the name of the book written by Bernard Leach that influenced pottery philosophies and aesthetics?
What is the name of the book written by Bernard Leach that influenced pottery philosophies and aesthetics?
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What type of kiln did Leach establish in his studio in St Ives?
What type of kiln did Leach establish in his studio in St Ives?
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What is the approximate temperature reached by a noborigama kiln in 20 to 30 hours?
What is the approximate temperature reached by a noborigama kiln in 20 to 30 hours?
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What is the name of the Japanese craft movement that Leach's tradition is sometimes referred to as?
What is the name of the Japanese craft movement that Leach's tradition is sometimes referred to as?
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What is the emphasis of Leach and Yanagi's ideas?
What is the emphasis of Leach and Yanagi's ideas?
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What is the name of the technique used to mend broken ceramics with gold or other metals?
What is the name of the technique used to mend broken ceramics with gold or other metals?
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What is the name of the type of pottery featured in the image from the 16th century, known as Seto ware?
What is the name of the type of pottery featured in the image from the 16th century, known as Seto ware?
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What is the name of the Japanese folk crafts museum where Leach's works are housed?
What is the name of the Japanese folk crafts museum where Leach's works are housed?
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What is the approximate century when noborigama kilns were first used in Japan?
What is the approximate century when noborigama kilns were first used in Japan?
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What is the name of the style of painting that influenced Leach's work?
What is the name of the style of painting that influenced Leach's work?
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What is a characteristic of earthenware?
What is a characteristic of earthenware?
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What type of decoration is characteristic of English slipware?
What type of decoration is characteristic of English slipware?
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What was the purpose of Bernard Leach's travels in the post-war era?
What was the purpose of Bernard Leach's travels in the post-war era?
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What art movement was influenced by Zen philosophies?
What art movement was influenced by Zen philosophies?
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What type of kiln was used by American artists who traveled to Japan?
What type of kiln was used by American artists who traveled to Japan?
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What was the outcome of the cross-cultural exchange between Japan and the West?
What was the outcome of the cross-cultural exchange between Japan and the West?
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What was the title of the book that contributed to the Zen boom in the United States?
What was the title of the book that contributed to the Zen boom in the United States?
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What was the result of the Zen boom and the spread of the Mingei philosophy?
What was the result of the Zen boom and the spread of the Mingei philosophy?
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What was the purpose of the Japanese government's support for Leach, Yanagui, and Hamada's tours?
What was the purpose of the Japanese government's support for Leach, Yanagui, and Hamada's tours?
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What was the name of the school where American artists learned traditional ceramic techniques?
What was the name of the school where American artists learned traditional ceramic techniques?
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What was the primary purpose of Raku pottery in the 16th century?
What was the primary purpose of Raku pottery in the 16th century?
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How are Raku tea bowls typically formed?
How are Raku tea bowls typically formed?
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What gives Raku pottery its characteristic black coloration?
What gives Raku pottery its characteristic black coloration?
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Who guided Chojiro, a Korean tile maker, in creating Raku ware?
Who guided Chojiro, a Korean tile maker, in creating Raku ware?
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Where did Shoji Hamada set up his pottery studio in 1930?
Where did Shoji Hamada set up his pottery studio in 1930?
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What is characteristic of studio crafts, as opposed to traditional crafts?
What is characteristic of studio crafts, as opposed to traditional crafts?
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What movement did Bernard Leach's pottery style come to be known as?
What movement did Bernard Leach's pottery style come to be known as?
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Where did Bernard Leach establish a pottery studio in England?
Where did Bernard Leach establish a pottery studio in England?
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Who did Bernard Leach meet in 1919, through Soetsu Yanagi and Kenkichi Tomimoto?
Who did Bernard Leach meet in 1919, through Soetsu Yanagi and Kenkichi Tomimoto?
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What is notable about the pottery studio established by Bernard Leach in St.Ives?
What is notable about the pottery studio established by Bernard Leach in St.Ives?
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What was the primary focus of Hamada Shoji's pottery demonstrations on the wheel during the Mingei tour?
What was the primary focus of Hamada Shoji's pottery demonstrations on the wheel during the Mingei tour?
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What aspect of Japanese ceramic traditions was further mystified in the West due to the association with meditation and Zen ideas?
What aspect of Japanese ceramic traditions was further mystified in the West due to the association with meditation and Zen ideas?
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What was the primary influence of Zen Buddhism on Peter Voulkos's approach to ceramic art?
What was the primary influence of Zen Buddhism on Peter Voulkos's approach to ceramic art?
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What was the result of Peter Voulkos's rejection of function in his ceramic art?
What was the result of Peter Voulkos's rejection of function in his ceramic art?
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What technique was introduced to Peter Voulkos by Peter Callas?
What technique was introduced to Peter Voulkos by Peter Callas?
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What is the primary characteristic of American Raku firing techniques?
What is the primary characteristic of American Raku firing techniques?
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What is the term used to describe the state of flow in the Mingei philosophy, where actions are spontaneous and not predetermined?
What is the term used to describe the state of flow in the Mingei philosophy, where actions are spontaneous and not predetermined?
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What is the primary focus of the Mingei movement in ceramic art?
What is the primary focus of the Mingei movement in ceramic art?
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What is the term used to describe the process of creating ceramics without a predetermined concept or design?
What is the term used to describe the process of creating ceramics without a predetermined concept or design?
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What is the primary characteristic of Peter Voulkos's later ceramic work?
What is the primary characteristic of Peter Voulkos's later ceramic work?
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