. Studio international . ffi 111 the methods of the Eastand those of the West. Glyptic art in Japan originatedin ihi ? I in early re inu tided w 1 peroi II1IY, Idhittii ? nitty(I foi works of art and for objects of a distinct anddefinite purpose. They were desired for rever-ence, and this being so it was but natural thatthey should be highly idealistic in character. Fur-thermore, many of these sculptors were prieststhemselves, who put their whole soul into thework of producing an object of worship. In the creation of these images the Japanesesculptors made it their rule to avoid asfar a
. Studio international . ffi 111 the methods of the Eastand those of the West. Glyptic art in Japan originatedin ihi ? I in early re inu tided w 1 peroi II1IY, Idhittii ? nitty(I foi works of art and for objects of a distinct anddefinite purpose. They were desired for rever-ence, and this being so it was but natural thatthey should be highly idealistic in character. Fur-thermore, many of these sculptors were prieststhemselves, who put their whole soul into thework of producing an object of worship. In the creation of these images the Japanesesculptors made it their rule to avoid asfar as possible all essentially human the figure of Kwannon (Goddess of Mercy),as executed by Japanese sculptors, has thegraciousness of a woman, the resolution of a man,and the purity of a sexless being. Not only werethese early artists guided by the idealistic purpose,but they placed a great importance on chiselstrokes, just as the painter places so much stressupon the force and strength of the Mil I. Wit II IIV \ • II • \ MiMM Japanese Art and Artists of To-day.—IV. Wood and Ivory Carving
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