Visitors to Japan rarely have time or opportunity to examine closely the cultural activities shown in this film: from the measured dignity of the tea ceremony to the delicate brushwork of Japanese paintings, the perfection of lacquer-ware and the vigorous manufacture of wood block prints.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006331
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Japan
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Japanese
Documentary → Documentary films - Japan
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rites and ceremonies - Japan
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)