architectural ceramics old exhibition at clayarch gimhae museum

architectural ceramics old exhibition at clayarch gimhae museum


'dragon spiral' by takamasa kuniyasu, from re- definining old architectural ceramics section
all images © clayarch gimhae museum


architectural ceramics - old
at: clayarch gimhae museum, china
from: august 9, 2008 to february 9, 2009

at the entrance to the clayarch gimhae museum guests are greeted by 'dragon spiral' a huge
dragon like structure created by japanese artist takamasa kuniyasu. made from a 100 year
old chinese bricks and korean wood, the structure is a small glimpse of what is on display in
the 'architectural - ceramics - old' exhibition.

divided into four sections: old architectural ceramics, re- defining old architectural ceramics,
house shaped earthernware and photography by mark de fraeye the exhibition covers
a diverse range of ceramics throughout history. it features art work created from old worn,
bricks, tiles, slates and other architectural ceramics, salvaged from old homes and buildings
in korea and china. in the old architectural ceramics section approximately 1000 artifacts from
east asia between 5 b.c and 19th century a.d are displayed highlighting the role of ceramics
as a building material in ancient times. featured in the house shaped earthenware collection
are 215 pieces of burial accessories made from bake clay.the exhibition aims to give a new
perspective to architectural ceramics.


artifacts from old architectural ceramics section


artifacts from old architectural ceramics section


burial pieces from house shaped earthenware section


traditional architectecture photo by mark de fraeye

more:
www.clayarch.org
ridhika db
09.05.08  
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