Core Kyoto - Season 10 - Eps 15: The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations

2022-07-0728 min⭐ 5/10

The tradition of copying evolved in Kyoto over centuries through woodblock prints and reproductions of artworks. A 17th-century monk etched 60,000 woodblocks with sutras to promulgate Buddhist teaching. The collotype printing technique faithfully reproduces Kyoto's famed works of art. One initiative uses the latest scanning technology to preserve historical buildings and Buddhist statues as 3D digital data. Discover the techniques and aesthetics in copying through the people involved in the art.

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About Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto

Title: Core Kyoto

First Air Date: 2013-02-28

Last Air Date: 2025-01-23

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 5/10 (from 1 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 14

Total Episodes: 223

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: NHK, NHK Enterprises

Synopsis

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Cast

Gary Tegler

Gary Tegler

Self - Narrator (voice)

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