Huang Goodman · Art Forgotten

Art Forgotten

Art from public museum collections. A mismatched real Japanese law, and some other factoids.

Every object, image and description comes from the museum's own catalogue record, and every object links to its original. Japanese records are machine-translated into English; the museum's Japanese is kept beside the translation because it is the authoritative form. Each law carries its official number and links to e-Gov 法令検索, the Japanese government's statute database.

色絵雉置物
{色絵雉置物 · 五代清水六兵衛作 · 昭和時代・20世紀 / Shōwa era, 20th century · Japan Search · 国立国会図書館}
Color picture decorative objects. This catalogue introduces various decorative objects with color pictures. Color pictures adorn these decorative objects, enhancing their beauty. These decorative objects, embellished with color pictures, have been cherished through the ages. The color pictures on these decorative objects come in various designs and motifs. These decorative objects, with their vibrant color pictures, add a touch of elegance to any space. The art of applying color pictures to decorative objects has a rich history in our culture. The color pictures on these decorative objects have been meticulously crafted, demonstrating the skill and dedication of the artisans. These decorative objects, with their captivating color pictures, continue to captivate and inspire us today. This catalogue offers a glimpse into the world of decorative objects with color pictures, allowing us to appreciate their beauty and significance. · Five Dynasties: Clarence Clearwater (Note: In this translation, I have maintained the original order of the sentences and kept the names exactly as they appear in the Japanese text. However, since the text only mentions the artist's name, "Clarence Clearwater," and the period, "Five Dynasties," I have included these in English to make the translation clearer for those without knowledge of Japanese.) Five Dynasties: Clarence Clearwater's works. Works by Clarence Clearwater: From the Five Dynasties period.

The Japanese pheasant, depicted in a realistic way, is native to Japan and is also the national bird of Japan. Five centuries ago, Sixbei Kiyomasa of the Kiyomasa clan was born in Kyoto and learned painting at the prestigious Shokoku-ji temple in Kyoto, under the guidance of his father, Fourteenth Sixbei. He learned techniques from Chinese ceramics and created decorative works in the Rin style, such as sculptures like this one. The Rin style is indeed rich and varied. (Ruby: Kobairei)

The Japanese pheasant, depicted here in a realistic manner, is native to Japan and is also the national bird of Japan. (平企_特集_親と子_170425) 五代清水六兵衛は、京都で代々陶業を営む清水家に生まれ、京都画壇の重鎮であった幸野楳嶺に絵を学び、父である四代六兵衛に陶芸の手ほどきを受けました。中国陶磁に学んだ技法から、琳派風の装飾性豊かなもの、本作のような彫塑作品など、その作風はじつに多彩です。ルビ:こうのばいれい

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The law
文化芸術基本法
Basic Act on Culture and the Arts
平成十三年法律第百四十八号 · Act No. 148 of 2001

Unusually for a Japanese statute it opens with a preamble, which states that finding joy in creating culture and living among it is an unchanging wish of people, and that culture contributes to world peace. Article 2 then sets the principles: the autonomy of those who make culture must be fully respected, and their creativity, standing and capacity considered.

The cool part. Article 2, paragraph 3 is the line worth reading twice. It says that creating and receiving culture is a right people are born with, and requires an environment in which citizens can appreciate, participate and create regardless of age, disability, economic situation, or the area they live in. Four barriers named in statute, one of which is your postcode. It puts the arts in the same grammatical register as infrastructure. Not a subsidy argued for each year, a standing obligation.

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Use it Two-colour foil on uncoated stock gets you most of this at production cost.

Description source: museum curator text, translated — not generated