tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9404072.post116599117309968042..comments2023-04-11T07:49:48.611-07:00Comments on Daruma Pilgrims in Japan: Katsuyama Hoo-Un no MiyaGabi Grevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16362456518166174106noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9404072.post-1166823243120038052006-12-22T13:34:00.000-08:002006-12-22T13:34:00.000-08:00Dear C. san I have seen similar "presentations" as...Dear C. san<BR/> <BR/>I have seen similar "presentations" as woodblock prints in TV shows about ikebana and bonsai. The vases and pots are rather spectacular indeed. <BR/>I was very surprized to find them here on the outside, withering away, in such a small temple in the back parts of Japan. <BR/><BR/>Gabi<BR/>.....................................<BR/><BR/>Hi Gabi.<BR/> <BR/>Thanks for your generous response.<BR/> <BR/>Scholars pay close attention to histories of painting & its display. There is much less focus on the presentation of other arts and crafts. <BR/><BR/>In transition from private to public display, circles of art patrons & practitioners as well as tea ceremony groups established settings for selected appreciation of arts and crafts. A temple setting is itself important, perhaps related to an event of consequence to a patron of the temple. <BR/> <BR/>In public exhibits, a large set of objects are displayed sequentially such that many visitors could observe them. Choice in display sometimes suggest intimacy (with separate alcoves or visual breaks along a wall to contain separate scenes). <BR/><BR/>Others exhibits display a single long facade-- often using dynamic asymmetry achieved with footed stands of varying height & variance in depth of object placement. The same techniques have meaning in intimate alcove placement but with different intention.<BR/> <BR/>Cut flowers and bonsai serve a similar but somewhat different aubdience. Each wishes to express feeling for season, nature, unbound space represented in a small display, passage of time et al..<BR/> <BR/>I deeply appreciate your pursuit of roots in Japanese art & meaning, and your very generous sharing. <BR/> <BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>C. from America<BR/>..........................................................................Gabi Grevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16362456518166174106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9404072.post-1166393119630408442006-12-17T14:05:00.000-08:002006-12-17T14:05:00.000-08:00Hi Gabi. A small set (4) of your photos of Katsuya...Hi Gabi.<BR/> <BR/>A small set (4) of your photos of Katsuyama were identified as "bonsai." <BR/><BR/>They appear to be cut flowers in a variety of receptacles. The gourd on a hanging board offers chabana (tea flower) display style. Another display has an apparent wood tray of double-lozenge shape that is lined with copper-- a tray for flower display rather than soil.<BR/> <BR/>My deeper interest is in the presentation. The stands holding flowers at a variety of depths and heights along the painting's length is typical of banquet style display for bonsai associated with sencha tea in the mid-Meiji period. The display style is a precursor to public exhibit style for objects not hung on walls.<BR/> <BR/>Did you note anything about the painting's history or inscription beyond its image? Thanks for sharing it!<BR/><BR/>C. from America<BR/>.....................................<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately I could not get any further information. If I visit the temple again, I have to make sure the head priest is at home !<BR/>GABI<BR/>::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Gabi Grevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16362456518166174106noreply@blogger.com