Core Kyoto S10E15 - The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations
Core Kyoto S10E15 - The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations
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The tradition of copying evolved in Kyoto over centuries through woodblock prints and reproductions of artworks. A 17th-century monk etched 60,000 woodblocks with sutras to promulgate Buddhist teaching. The collotype printing technique faithfully reproduces Kyoto's famed works of art. One initiative uses the latest scanning technology to preserve historical buildings and Buddhist statues as 3D digital data. Discover the techniques and aesthetics in copying through the people involved in the art.
Released Feb 28, 2013
Runtime 28min
Genre Documentary
Actor Gary Tegler
Director N/A
Production NHK