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6. Tsuji, Nubuo. "Ornament (kazari)-- An
Approach to Japanese Culture." Archives of Asian
Art 47
The author, Tsuji, sets up his plan of attack
right at the start of his article telling his
readers that he will attempt to locate the earliest
forms of festivals and visual art displays that are
called fuyru, while defining and
interpreting the words mitate and
tsukurimono. Starting the article with a few
paragraphs devoted to the Chinese view of Japanese
art, the author provides readers with an
interesting perspective that one might not even
think to consider. With quotes from people involved
in the art industry, Tsuji discusses decoration and
decorative arts as "expressing a universal human
delight by its purely visual richness and
ingenuity." Focused on amazing colors and designs,
kazari is associated with all visual and other
Japanese art forms such as Tea ceremonies, flower
arranging, literature and architecture. The author
then begins to explain fuyru, tsukurimono
and mitate and their etymologies, meanings
and representations.
A semi-specified topic, this article is perfect
for those wanting to know about Japanese Culture in
terms of the background of decoration and visual
beauty in Japan. This article should not be the
first choice for people interested in learning the
most basic aspects of the Japanese culture, because
of the definite topic of choice.
Leah Cumsky-Whitlock
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