KUTANI Studies Series

Dear Kutani and Japanese ceramics enthusiasts,

After almost 30 years of research, documentation, and comparative study, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Studies in Kutani Ceramics series, devoted to the history, technology, decoration, and artistic development of Kutani ware.

	The first published volume is: DAISHOJI-IMARI A Regional Reinterpretation of Imari Ware in the Kaga Domain This 178t of Kutani and Japanese export ceramics. The book combines historical research, stylistic analysis, workshop documentation, and an extensive photographic corpus assembled from museum collections, private archives, and documented examples collected over several decades.
	The second published volume is: KUTANI CALLIGRAPHY Signatures, Seals, Inscriptions and Miniature Calligraphy from Edo to the Present This 203 pages, richly illustrated volume presents the first comprehensive study devoted entirely to Kutani calligraphy, tracing its development from the Edo period to contemporary production.
	The third announced volume is planned for this autumn: KUTANI AKAE From Edo to Modern Japan This richly illustrated volume will present a comprehensive study of Kutani akae decoration from its origins in the Edo period to contemporary production.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the collectors, researchers, museum curators and staff, and friends who generously shared documents, photographs, discussions, and encouragement throughout this long project.

Georges Bouvier
Kutani Ceramic Website
www.kutani.org