Europeans straight porcelain "china", and called lacquer "Japan", the status of Japanese lacquer can be seen. On the basis of the gold-painting process in China, Japanese lacquer craftsmen developed maki-e with its own characteristics and were sought after by European and American collectors. Later, this technology has also been applied to the production of the dial, the color of the dial painted craft fascination, workmanship is also very delicate.
Dill painted with gold, silver crumbs added to the paint, dry push light processing, showing the color of gold and silver, the most luxurious, and sometimes with snail, silver embossed birds and insects or auspicious patterns, which apparently follow the Tang Dynasty lacquer Ornamental theme. At the end of the 9th century, Japan abolished the removal of the Tang envoys, but in Japan, it actively digested Chinese culture and sought artistic forms that fit with the customs of the people centered on peace. Plump and beautiful "Tang style" is elegant and elegant "style" replaced. In the mid-to-late period of the Heian period (875-1184), the techniques of painting are gradually becoming mature.
Kiyotaka pay attention to carving the power, exquisite decoration, tends to describe the natural scenery, mountains, thousands of birds, rattan, cherry and other things all reflect Japan's unique aesthetic taste. Through the development of Kamakura and Muromachi era, the culture of exotic cultures in China and Europe is constantly being absorbed. By the Edo period, the craft of making lacquer ware in Japan has risen to the top of Harima's Mahayana no matter if it is innovative or over-painted. Japanese lacquer developed to this point in appearance and Chinese lacquer has more obvious differences; when its "hometown of glory" back to China, the Qing Dynasty emperors almost entirely treat it as a new exotic things, not only large-scale purchase, but also In the court dedicated foreign paint Square imitation. Different from the Ming and Qing dynasty lacquer decoration fun rich floral animals and rich auspicious patterns, Japan painted lacquer style of natural, deep, subtle. Japanese writer Tanizaki Tanichiro once described: lacquer as a condition if not to be unthinkable? ? ? ? ? ? Black, brown and red, is the color of a few heavy dark accumulation.
Raw materials are hard to come by and raw lacquer is derived from the resin of Rhus verniciflua. This tree is the same kind of root poison ivy, was born in Central Asia or Tibet plateau. It has been a very wide range of cultivation, but now, only born in southern China, South Korea, Vietnam and Japan. In Japan, whether it is described as tree or sap, use the same word: urushi paint. Can only be collected once a year, but after the collection need to be placed 3-5 years to be processed into a wear-resistant, honey-resistant lacquer. The paint technology in each country varies depending on the quality of the paint and the use of lacquer. The most representative of the three main types of painted art, namely, sculpture, mosaic and mapping. It is possible to create unlimited possibilities. This lacquer craft invented by the Japanese with its ever-changing creations combines top technology with elegant design, making it one of the best matches in all art history. The decorative technology has long appeared in Japanese history, and matured into an art form until the eighth to twelfth centuries. It became the major decorative process from the seventeenth century to the present, and the technology of matte painting became more and more mature . From the beginning of the 10th century, thanks to its elaborate production process, clear and yet vivid images, this technique stands out from many artistic forms with its poetic meaning.
Métiers d'Art master of the arts collection symbolique des laques watches painted
From 2010 onwards, Vacheron Constantin launched the symbolique des laques watch for Métiers d'Art in collaboration with the renowned Japanese brand Masahiko Kanehiro of Japan for three years in a row, releasing them in three years respectively A different theme of the watch, each introducing a set of 3 watches, a limited edition of 20 sets. Vacheron Constantin launched in 2010 the first set of pine, bamboo and plum symbol of the year-old three friends as the theme, pine, bamboo, plum and cranes, birds, warbler combination. Longevity of the pine and crane, reminiscent of years of experience; bamboo with the finches, the infinite energy of the bird symbolizes the vitality of the bamboo section; Finally, the plum with nightingales, as both flowers and singing to greet the spring Back to the earth, a symbol of spring back to earth. Vacheron Constantin, together with the elephant Yan carefully selected the three pairs of patterns, each watch for the double-sided design, the use of craft painted. Many Japanese lacquered places, such as the lid or the bottom of the box, are also decorated. Vacheron Constantin draws a plant motif on the front of the watch according to the Japanese tradition, and the animal design on the bottom of the table.
Kame Kaeru Koi watch
The 2011 Kame Kaeru Koi watch, featuring aquatic animals, features a selection of animals typical of Far Eastern art traditions. Symbols of longevity, good luck and strength of the turtles, frogs and carp enamel dial full of originality symbolic meaning. Each of the production time needs at least 4 months. The ultra-slim 1003 model combines the rich animal's morality with the passage of time perfectly and skillfully.
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art La Symbolique des Laques drew painted series
In 2012, Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d'Art La Symbolique des Laques launched the third and final collection called Setsugekka, a tribute to the beauty of the four seasons. Although the lives of Japanese people have been changing over the centuries, they still reflect in different aspects the truth, the goodness and the beauty of "silent traditions." Good at the beautiful scenery from the brief nature of nature, is a unique art of Japanese culture. This collection of watches, titled "Hanami, Tsukimi, Yukimi" is just the essence of this art. Three seasonal changes in the natural landscape - spring, autumn and winter - represent The three core symbols of Japanese etiquette and tradition.
LUC XP Urushi watch painted
Chopin also collaborated with Japan's lacquer master Kiichi Ichura to launch the LUC XP Urushi watch series, which uses a dainty process to create a lifelike dial. Chopard introduced the Chopard LUC XP Slim Year Watch, the perfect fusion of Japanese traditional lacquer and Swiss top watchmaking craftsmanship. Wrist watch dial in full bloom with a traditional hand-drawn wonderful work, a gold snake coiled around.