Art Studio 269 - Japanese Papermaking

Spring
2018
01
4.00
Rie Hachiyanagi
TTH 10:00AM-12:30PM
Mount Holyoke College
102951
25 Morgan Street 010
rhachiya@mtholyoke.edu
In this course, students learn the traditional practice and history of Japanese hand papermaking, while exploring contemporary applications of the method. Thin, translucent, strong paper is great for drawing and printmaking, as well as sculptural construction and paper casting. This fluidity of medium naturally encourages students to become interdisciplinary in their art making. The apparent fragility, structural strength, and surprising longevity of the material provides a foundation for philosophical investigations into the nature of creativity.
Prereq: One 200-level studio art course.
Students enrolled in this course will be responsible for some of the cost of course materials. Five College students require instructor's permission for this course. Email the professor with a list of all the studio courses previously taken.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.