Galleries. The Japanese Tea Ceremony. Although the Japanese word for the tea ceremony, chanoyu, literally means "hot water for tea," the practice involves much more than its name implies. Chanoyu is a ritualized, secular practice in which tea is consumed in a specialized space with codified procedures. The act of preparing and drinking matcha, the powdered green tea used in the ceremony, is a choreographed art requiring many years of study to master. The intimate setting of the tea room, which is usually only large enough to accommodate four or five people, is modeled on a hermit's hut.
In this space, often surrounded by a garden, the participants temporarily withdraw from the mundane world (San Francisco Art Museum In the tea room, the emphasis is on the interaction between the host, guests, and tea utensils. The tea ceremony as it is known today emerged in the sixteenth century. Many of the Japanese-made ceramics used in this ceremony are unglazed stonewares first intended as utilitarian vessels for farmers. The World In The Year 3000 - 3D, Concept art. Trapped!, Daniel Lieske (2D) Somefield. Anatomy of an Exhibition - Art Nouveau, 1890-1914. Overview | technical requirements Overview This Web feature offers a glimpse behind the scenes during the planning and construction of an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art.
Art Nouveau,1890-1914, the largest and most comprehensive exhibition on the subject ever organized, presents one of the most innovative and exuberant of all modern art styles and the places where it flourished. The exhibition is on view at the Gallery October 8, 2000, through January 28, 2001. •An introduction to the exhibition traces the historical roots of the the Art Nouveau style. •Conversations with the V&A Curator, Chief of Exhibitions, and Chief of Design help define the intellectual framework that informed the selection of objects and the design of the galleries that house them.
•Two photo essays highlight the technical skill of the craftspeople who design and build the exhibition spaces. •Two timelines provide historical context for the Art Nouveau period and illustrate the exhibition production process.