Asian lacquer: a lasting story of fascination and inspiration

Abstract

"Comprising works of art from India, China and Japan, this catalogue celebrates the enduring beauty and appeal of Asian lacquer. It highlights lacquer's role within global maritime trade and examines the diverse materials and techniques used in its application to bases such as wood, metal, porcelain and papier-mâché. By bringing these objects together, the exhibition underscores the vibrant exchanges of materials, motifs and skills that shaped artistic production across continents for centuries" -- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Crossing bridges: lacquer in global trade and style transfer / Monika Kopplin -- Gujarati lacquer for tombs and courts / Bruno Alexandre Morais -- Lacquer from China: from the tree sap to black-and-gold Cantonese lacquerware / Maria João Nunes Petisca -- Shimmering surfaces: material innovation in Laque Burgautée porcelain / Magdalena Kozar -- Regarding Kuancai: nine considerations on Kuancai lacquer screens, the so-called Coromandel / Xialing Liu -- Namban-style Japanese-export lacquer: reception and legacy / Yayoi Kawamura -- Japanese lacquered porcelain for Europe / Miki Sakuraba.