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This scholarly examination explores the lives and work of potters in a small Japanese community, focusing on mingei folk art pottery and the cultural negotiations surrounding its production and appraisal. The study traces how different participants in the art world - from makers to collectors to critics - bring competing values to bear when determining whether a piece constitutes fine art, folk art, or mere craft. By moving beyond an isolated community study, the book investigates the broader origins and historical context of Japanese folk pottery traditions, offering insights into how aesthetic categories are constructed and contested within cultural spheres. Published by Routledge as part of the Anthropology of Asia series, this work combines detailed ethnographic observation with theoretical examination of art world dynamics, making it essential reading for scholars of cultural anthropology, Asian studies, and the sociology of art.

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Examines mingei folk art pottery production and marketing practices within a Japanese community.

Explores how different art world participants negotiate the meaning and classification of pottery pieces.

Traces the historical origins and development of Japanese folk pottery traditions beyond a single location.

Published by Routledge as part of the established Anthropology of Asia academic series.

Combines ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical analysis of aesthetic value and art categorisation.

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Release Date
27 August 1997
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10 February 2007

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