The Colors and Metalwork of NikkoRevealing the mystery behind the architectural beauty of its shrines and temples
Overview of the Exhibition
"Shrines and Temples of Nikko" in World Heritage. Japan's world-class Cultural Heritage is home to nine national treasures and 94 important cultural properties. It is said to be a group of works of genius artists representing Japan in the 17th century, and was created using the highest level of architectural technology at the time.
Its charm is the overwhelmingly gorgeous and gorgeous architectural decorations such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Nikko Sanrinji Taiyuin. These structures have not lost their brilliance to this day. The power of the artisan who has steadily inherited the traditional techniques and techniques, and the knowledge that makes use of them, and has repeatedly preserved and repaired it, has accomplished it. These "Traditional Craftsmanships" were registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property in December 2020.
In this exhibition, we will focus on the "coloring" and "golds" of decorative techniques that color the Shrines and Temples of Nikko and highlight the unparalleled luxury and glitter among the techniques of traditional architects, and explore the mystery of its beauty. Please enjoy the glittering world of architectural decoration and the best of traditional techniques that can only be seen in a distance.
Name of the exhibition
40th Anniversary Exhibition
The Colors and Metalwork of Nikko - Revealing the mystery behind the architectural beauty of its shrines and temples
Period
From September 14 (Sat) to December 15 (Sun), 2024
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F Hall
Holding time
From 9:30 to 16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Closed days
Monday (or the next day if it is a national holiday)
Admission fee
700 yen for adults, 500 yen for Odaka students, 65 years old or older, free for junior high school students and younger (including Permanent exhibition viewing fee)
Sponsorship
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, the Association of Traditional Craftsmen
Nikko shrines and temples Cultural Properties Preservation Society, shrines and temples Building Art Preservation Technology Association, Japan Urushi Squeezing Technology Preservation Society, Kanazawa Gold Foil Traditional Technology Preservation Society, Ishikawa Pref.,Joboji Temple museum of history and folklore, TOPPAN
Assistance
FY2024 Japan Expo 2.0 Project (subsidized type)
(Japan Arts and Culture Promotion Association / Agency for Cultural Affairs)
Handbill
You can download leaflets in A4 size and PDF format. (approx. 2MB)
Major exhibits
Toshogu Shrine Shimojinko Cotton Sculpture Lion (17th century, Important Cultural Property, Nikko Toshogu Shrine Collection)Toshogu Shimojinko Toad (17th century, Important Cultural Property, Nikko Toshogu Shrine Collection)Toshogu Shrine Yomeimon Kongo fence metal fittings model (Nikko shrines and temples Cultural Property Preservation Society)Nikko Toshogu ShrineToshogu Shrine Shin stable sculpture flat-colored sketch (Nikko Toshogu Shrine)Joboji Temple lacquer scraping tools (collected by museum of history and folklore Joboji Temple)Tools for the foil process (collected by the Ishikawa Prefecture Foil Commerce and Industry Cooperative)Toshogu Shrine Yomeimon Group Model
Related events
■Commemorative Lecture “Nikko Building Decoration, Lacquer Painting and Coloring”* Ended
※Online application only
The color of lacquer differs depending on the style of the building at Toshogu Shrine. This section introduces lacquer, coloring techniques and materials that have been handed down from the Edo period to Reiwa through examples of painting marks and coloring marks at the time of its foundation.
Date and time
Sunday, August 4, 2024 13:30 to 15:00
Tutor
Noritake Sato (Selected Preservation Technology Holder (Building lacquer))
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1F
Participation fee
Free (admission fee is required)
Capacity
80 people ※Advance application system from the web ※In the case of a large number of applicants, lottery
①Lacquer scraping demonstration and experience (shaving real lacquer wood)
②Lectures on lacquer scraping and lacquer techniques (about 30 minutes, the flow until lacquerware is made: planting, lacquer scraping, wood process, painting process, tools, etc.)
③Finish the inside of the small bowl with Joboji Temple lacquer (the outside of the bowl is finished in advance).
※The finished product will be delivered to the participants at a later date. (Shipped about 1.5 months after taking into account lacquer hardening time)
Date and time
Saturday, November 9, 2024 110:00-12:00, 2 13:30-15:30.
Tutor
Shiseisha painter
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum B2F Workshop Room
Participation fee
24,000 yen (A separate admission fee including bowl fee and postage after completion is required)
Capacity
High school students and above 5 students each time ※Lottery in case of a large number of applicants
①Lectures on lacquer scraping and lacquer techniques (about 30 minutes, the flow until lacquerware is made: planting, lacquer scraping, wood process, painting process, tools, etc.)
②Lacquer scraping demonstration and experience (shaving real lacquer wood)
③Finish the lacquer strap by polishing it (you can choose from 8 types of patterns)
※The finished product can be taken home on the same day.
Date and time
Sunday, November 10, 2024 10:00 to 11:15, 2 13:00 to 14:15, 3 14:45 to 16:00
Tutor
Member of the Japan Urushi Squeezing Technology Preservation Society
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum B2F Workshop Room
Participation fee
2,500 yen (admission fee is required, including lacquer strap fee)
Capacity
10 people over 10 years old ※Lottery in case of a large number of applicants
Application deadline
Until Saturday, October 26, 2024
■Experience class "Sculpture of ornamental metal fittings"
※Details will be updated as soon as they are decided.
Date and time
November 16, 2024 (Sat.) 10:00 to 11:00, 2 13:00 to 14:00
Tutor
Suzuki Decorative Metals and Crafts Company
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum B2F Workshop Room
Participation fee
2,000 yen (admission fee is required)
Capacity
10 students from 4th grade in elementary school ※Lottery in case of a large number of applicants
Application deadline
Until Friday, November 1, 2024
Related events
How to apply
Please apply at each event page or a round-trip postcard.
Event page
＊Update as soon as details are determined.
Click here for the commemorative lecture "Nikko Building Decoration, Lacquer Painting and Coloring"
Click here for the demonstration "Nikko Coloring and Lacquer Foil Press"
Click here for hands-on classroom "Drawing flower patterns with traditional coloring techniques"
Click here for the workshop "Make a bowl with Joboji Temple Nuri"
Click here for the workshop "Paw the strap of Joboji Temple Nuri"
Click here for the hands-on classroom "Engravement of ornamental metal fittings"
Round-trip postcard
＊Up to 1 person per postcard
[Back of outgoing credit]
①Event name 2 Participant name (furigana) 3 Postal code and address 4 Phone number 5 Age 6-handed hands
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