The Art of the Japanese package

This film shows some fine examples of the traditional Japanese art of packaging with natural materials. Based upon “the Art of the Japanese Package” exhibition which toured Australia in 1979-1980. Suitable for Upper Primary-Lower Secondary students.

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Credits

producer/director

Peter Drummond

Duration

00:10:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

506034

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Japan

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Japanese

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art, Japanese - Exhibitions

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1979

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