The art of carpentry as you've never seen it before... The Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris (MCJP) invites the curious to discover an often overlooked dimension of Japanese heritage: the thousand-year-old art of Japanese carpentry, rooted in the tradition of wooden architecture. Entitled The Art of Japanese Carpentry, this exhibition, which opens on October 18, 2023 and has been extended until February 10, 2024, promises to be a must-see for all, whether you're a novice or a passionate enthusiast.
Designed in close collaboration with the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum,"The Art of Japanese Carpentry - At the Heart of Traditional Wooden Architecture" explores three essential dimensions. Firstly, the work of the dômiya-daiku, master carpenters specializing in the construction of temples and shrines. The exhibition also highlights the architecture of tea pavilions, typical of the sukiya style, which emphasizes simplicity and natural materials. Not to mention the fascinating kigumi technique, characterized by the assembly of wooden parts without the use of nails or screws, a testament to the refinement and precision of craftsmen in the land of the Rising Sun.
Beyond the technical aspect, theexhibition traces Japan's close ties with its forests, an invaluable source of building materials for millennia. Visitors will be able to admire everything from traditional tools, architectural plans and replicas to prints. An immersion that also reveals the spiritual dimension, visible through Shinto rituals and the reconstitution of the Sa-an, the emblematic tea pavilion. The overall effect is one of seemingly rustic yet astonishingly complex architecture, highlighting the ingenuity of Japanese carpenters.
A must-see... Let's book our ticket to the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris, folks?
Dates and Opening Time
From October 18, 2023 to February 10, 2024
Location
House of Japanese Culture
101B Quai Branly
75015 Paris 15
Official website
www.mcjp.fr
More information
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm.
