Research and study of Takamura family materials-Production of works by Koun, Kotaro, Toyochika

2021 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K12998
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 01060:History of arts-related
• Research Institution: Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music
• Principal Investigator: FUJIMAGARI Takaya 東京藝術大学, 大学院美術研究科, 研究員 (20466999)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2022-03-31
• Keywords: 彫刻史 / 近代美術 / 木彫 / 制作技法 / 髙村光雲 / 高村光太郎 / 髙村豊周 / 星取り法

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study investigates the relics of the productions of Koun Takamura [Sculptor] (1852-1934), Kotaro [Sculptor / Poet] (1883-1956), Toyochika Takamura [Metal casting Artist] (1890-1972). , 3 This is a study on the production method of the sculptor. Photographs of the materials left in the bereaved family's house and the investigation were carried out. In addition, the exhibition "Mitsuun Takamura, Kotaro, Toyochika's Production Materials Exhibition", which also serves as a report on the results of this research, will be held at the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts, Masaki Memorial Hall from December 10 to 19, 3rd year of Reiwa. The symposium was held on December 11th during the exhibition period.

Free Research Field

彫刻史

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究の成果から明治年末以降の髙村光雲の制作方法を明らかにし、光雲が江戸の仏師屋的な制作方法から星取り法を用いた近代的な制作方法を取り入れていく過程を検証した。また、高村光太郎の木彫制作道具を調べることで光雲との共通性と相違に言及し、髙村豊周の制作方法の痕跡を調べることで、光太郎作品の鋳造者としての高度な技術力を再確認した。また、それら資料を展示公開することで実際に鑑賞し議論する機会を設けた。