Taizo Kuroda Author:Philip Jodidio This book showcases the astonishing beauty of — Taizo Kuroda s white porcelain. For centuries, Japanese potters have created remarkable — ceramic vessels, usually intended for use in tea ceremonies or — as tableware. In contrast, the work of Taizo Kuroda is revered — not for its functionality, but for its formal purity and artistic — quality. Each of... more » Kuroda s unglazed works hints at the artist s
fascination with crossing the barriers of time and space to
achieve what he calls, creating for infinity. Imperfect by
design, his works have found admirers among such significant
figures as the fashion designer Issey Miyake and the architect
Tadao Ando, who respectively wrote the preface and
introduction for this book. Featuring photographs that
emphasize the transcendental beauty of Taizo Kuroda s white
porcelain, this book is a must for anyone interested in