| JAPANESE SANDGIRL A Japanese girl demonstrates the art of Bonseki by making a picture with sand. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7219 |
| Catalog #: | 254192 | |
| Clip Number: | 254192-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 499 | |
| Timecode: | 01:33:08 - 01:34:04 | |
| Location: | Japan | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ART: Ethnic / Cultural ART: Sand Painting FASHION: Ethnic / Cultural LOCATIONS/ASIA: Japan | |
| Description: | JAPANESE SANDGIRL A Japanese girl demonstrates the art of Bonseki by making a picture with sand. Japan ? Various shots of a girl in traditional Japanese geisha (kimono) costume sitting at a low table and making a picture from sand and rocks - the method is called Bonseki. She sifts the sand through a tiny sieve onto a dark lacquer tray then uses a soft brush to create a landscape effect. Rocks, pebbles and tiny Japanese towers are put in place to complete the picture. (sand painting) | |
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