The aim of this study is to reveal the aesthetic sense of Korean ceramics through a point of view mingei (folk crafts) and also by looking at a number of works by Kawai Kanjiro (1890~1966), who is pivotal in the history of modern arts and crafts. Besi...
The aim of this study is to reveal the aesthetic sense of Korean ceramics through a point of view mingei (folk crafts) and also by looking at a number of works by Kawai Kanjiro (1890~1966), who is pivotal in the history of modern arts and crafts. Besides, Kawai often is called a mingei artist. In Kawai, the influence of Korean Ceramics is a significant part of the works throughout his lives, as well as various works. However, there are few research reports that all along the line the relationship between Kawai and the Korean Ceramics so far.
Furthermore, most of Korea study focuses heavily on the Mingei of Yanagi muneyoshi (1889~1961), and there is little awareness of mingei artist and research is inadequate. Therefore, This Study is to reveal express the influence of Gyeryongsan Buncheong in Joseon Dynasty on Kawaii’s influence, and the technique and design of the Fish and Flowering plant, which was not noted so far. And the purpose of this project was to perform a more specific comparative analysis on the effects of Korean “Ceramic inkstones” in which parts were mentioned and to verify the relationship of influence. As a research method, examined the changes and characteristics of Kawai’s style, and looked at the relationship of influence of Korean Ceramics by time. In particular, Kawai first met a Korean Ceramics and noticed that it was the beginning of a change of style in 1921. Also, around 1936 and 37 when Kawai visited Korea, as the starting point of changing the style of works when he met the Korean Ceramics. Kawai’s work consistently valued form above all else in producing the work with bright, vital characteristics, and the Korean Ceramics was enough to motivate him. Kawaii went to Korea in 1936 and 37 to witness the living landscape of Korea, which was assimilated with nature, and to understand the “Beauty of unintentional” seen in Korean Ceramics. Kawai absorbed “simple and healthy beauty” from the Korean Ceramic inkstones into his work. Moreover, “beauty of humor,” which comes from the free-spirited and humorous expressions shown in the words of the Fish design of Gyeryongsan Buncheong, is also present in Kawai’s works. In conclusion, in the base of his aesthetic consciousness, there is also the “beauty of humor” in Korean Ceramics he discovered.