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JAPONSKÉ DNY VE VELKÉM MLÝNĚ: Edo Avant Garde – dokument
JAPANESE DAYS AT THE BIG MILL: Edo Avant Garde - Documentary
Event by: Velký mlýn
Location: Löwitův mlýn • Městská knihovna v Praze, U Českých loděnic 40, Praha 8
Talks & discussions, Films
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(English version below)
The documentary Edo Avant Garde (only English subtitles)
the screening is followed by a discussion with the director (interpreted by Marcel Koníček)
Edo Avant Garde reveals essential the role of Japanese artists of the Edo period (1603–1868) in shaping modern art in the West. At a time when Japan lived in isolation, Japanese artists brought innovations in stylization, abstraction, minimalism, surrealism, and geometric compositions. During their work, they were able to create the illusion of 3D. Their original and elegant approach is most visible in nature paintings. These were depicted on folding screens and scrolls, often created by anonymous artists such as Sotatsu, Korin, Okyo, Rosetsu or Shohaku.
Japanese master cinematographer Kasamatsu Norimichi collaborated with the latest 4K technology from Sony. The film captures the dynamics, scale and detail of over two hundred works of art. These works come from museums and private collections in the US and Japan. You will see temples and natural scenery that inspired artists centuries ago. Curators, restorers, collectors and experts bring valuable insights into the creation of these fascinating visions.
The film is directed by Linda Hoaglund (Wings of Defeat, ANPO: Art X War, Things Left Behind, The Wound and The Gift) . Film directed by Kasamatsu Norimichi, awarded by the Japanese Film Academy in 2014. Music composed by Satoshi Takeishi and Shoko Nagai.
Documentary film, length: 83 minutes.
Edo Avant-Garde< br/>Edo Avant-Garde reveals the pivotal role Japanese artists of the Edo period (1603–1868) played in shaping modern art in the West. During this time, when Japan remained isolated, Japanese artists innovated in stylization, abstraction, minimalism, surrealism, geometric composition, and 3D illusion. Their original and elegant approach is most evident in nature scenes depicted on folding screens and scrolls. These were often created anonymously by artists such as Sotatsu, Korin, Okyo, Rosetsu, and Shohaku.
To capture the dynamism, scale, and details of the art, Japanese master cinematographer Kasamatsu Norimichi worked with Sony's cutting -edge 4K technology. The film features over two hundred works of art from museums and private collections in the U.S. and Japan. You will also see temples and natural landscapes that inspired these artists centuries ago. Curators, restorers, collectors, and scholars provide valuable insights into the creation of these mesmerizing visions.
The film is directed by Linda Hoaglund (Wings of Defeat, ANPO: Art X War, Things Left Behind, The Wound and The Gift). It was filmed by Kasamatsu Norimichi, a Japanese Academy Award winner in 2014. The music was composed by Satoshi Takeishi and Shoko Nagai.
Documentary film, running time: 83 minutes.
The documentary Edo Avant Garde (only English subtitles)
the screening is followed by a discussion with the director (interpreted by Marcel Koníček)
Edo Avant Garde reveals essential the role of Japanese artists of the Edo period (1603–1868) in shaping modern art in the West. At a time when Japan lived in isolation, Japanese artists brought innovations in stylization, abstraction, minimalism, surrealism, and geometric compositions. During their work, they were able to create the illusion of 3D. Their original and elegant approach is most visible in nature paintings. These were depicted on folding screens and scrolls, often created by anonymous artists such as Sotatsu, Korin, Okyo, Rosetsu or Shohaku.
Japanese master cinematographer Kasamatsu Norimichi collaborated with the latest 4K technology from Sony. The film captures the dynamics, scale and detail of over two hundred works of art. These works come from museums and private collections in the US and Japan. You will see temples and natural scenery that inspired artists centuries ago. Curators, restorers, collectors and experts bring valuable insights into the creation of these fascinating visions.
The film is directed by Linda Hoaglund (Wings of Defeat, ANPO: Art X War, Things Left Behind, The Wound and The Gift) . Film directed by Kasamatsu Norimichi, awarded by the Japanese Film Academy in 2014. Music composed by Satoshi Takeishi and Shoko Nagai.
Documentary film, length: 83 minutes.
Edo Avant-Garde< br/>Edo Avant-Garde reveals the pivotal role Japanese artists of the Edo period (1603–1868) played in shaping modern art in the West. During this time, when Japan remained isolated, Japanese artists innovated in stylization, abstraction, minimalism, surrealism, geometric composition, and 3D illusion. Their original and elegant approach is most evident in nature scenes depicted on folding screens and scrolls. These were often created anonymously by artists such as Sotatsu, Korin, Okyo, Rosetsu, and Shohaku.
To capture the dynamism, scale, and details of the art, Japanese master cinematographer Kasamatsu Norimichi worked with Sony's cutting -edge 4K technology. The film features over two hundred works of art from museums and private collections in the U.S. and Japan. You will also see temples and natural landscapes that inspired these artists centuries ago. Curators, restorers, collectors, and scholars provide valuable insights into the creation of these mesmerizing visions.
The film is directed by Linda Hoaglund (Wings of Defeat, ANPO: Art X War, Things Left Behind, The Wound and The Gift). It was filmed by Kasamatsu Norimichi, a Japanese Academy Award winner in 2014. The music was composed by Satoshi Takeishi and Shoko Nagai.
Documentary film, running time: 83 minutes.