the unknown craftsman
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The Unknown Craftsman
Stacy Merrill Surla
Joseon basket
Stacy Merrill Surla
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Japanese folk art theory is a model for thinking about masterworks
Kenzan-style tea bowl
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Usefulness, material, technique
Early Showa / Taisho era textile
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Genius in the ordinary
Joseon rice washing bowl
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In masterworks we should be looking for qualities, not personalities
Seattle Library
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What’s a masterwork in mingei theory?
Joseon Gohon tea bowl
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