Turning to the East: A Study of Traditional Japanese Ceramic Art

Authors

Katie Louise Ellis, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Japanese, ceramic art, master potters

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Art

Abstract

My orca grant project was focused mainly on two areas: first, learning traditional Japanese pottery making techniques through primary experience on a trip to Japan studying with Kosei Tamaya, and second, observing the work of Japanese master potters at a number of national museums and galleries. As I did more research and preparation for my trip to Japan I realized that in addition to learning about traditional techniques, I had an even greater desire to experience the country that has inspired so many incredible ceramics artists and understand what cultural and region specific influences have impacted their work.

Recommended Citation

Ellis, Katie Louise (2013) "Turning to the East: A Study of Traditional Japanese Ceramic Art," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2144.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2144