In Week 1: In Week 2: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at anyone interested in Japanese rare books and papers. It may be of particular interest to librarians and bookshop professionals, researchers and designers. The course makes use of a number of visual resources which may unfortunately make some of the activities not accessible to learners with a visual impairment. Course videos are provided in Japanese with English subtitles. This course can also be studied alongside two companion courses, Japanese Culture Through Rare Books and Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books . You can use the hashtag #FLartofwashi to talk about this course on social media.
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In Week 1: In Week 2: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at anyone interested in Japanese rare books and papers. It may be of particular interest to librarians and bookshop professionals, researchers and designers. The course makes use of a number of visual resources which may unfortunately make some of the activities not accessible to learners with a visual impairment. Course videos are provided in Japanese with English subtitles. This course can also be studied alongside two companion courses, Japanese Culture Through Rare Books and Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books . You can use the hashtag #FLartofwashi to talk about this course on social media.
In Week 1: In Week 2: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at anyone interested in Japanese rare books and papers. It may be of particular interest to librarians and bookshop professionals, researchers and designers. The course makes use of a number of visual resources which may unfortunately make some of the activities not accessible to learners with a visual impairment. Course videos are provided in Japanese with English subtitles. This course can also be studied alongside two companion courses, Japanese Culture Through Rare Books and Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books . You can use the hashtag #FLartofwashi to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered
- How to categorize washi paper.
- How the washi paper is crafted.
- What kind of materials are used to make washi.
- What you can tell by examining washipaper.
- The history of washi.
- How the washi is colored.
- How to decorate washi during the sheet-forming process.
- Gorgeous papers decorated with minerals and fabrics.
- Even more variety of decoration such as embossing and shita-e.
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Washi paper: artistry in japanese rare books
Works well alongside companion courses for broader cultural view.
Instructors provide profound insights into washi paper.
Offers an unparalleled look into the history and artistry of washi.
The course excels with rich visual demonstrations and examples.
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