Скачать или смотреть Gold Leaf, Fish Glue & Lasers: Restoring a National Treasure (Documentary)

Witness an eight-year journey to resurrect the vibrant colors of a Japanese cultural treasure. This documentary follows the meticulous Heisei-era restoration of the Shōden-dō hall at Kangi-in Temple, a masterpiece of Edo-period architectural decoration.
We delve deep into the world of traditional kōshō (architectural craftsmanship), showcasing the specialized techniques passed down through generations. See how modern artisans, guided by extensive research, use the same materials and methods as their predecessors from 250 years ago.
In this video, you will discover:
• 🎨 The Investigation: How orthographic imaging, material analysis (X-ray diffraction), and visual inspection decipher original pigments and patterns.
• 🖌️ The Documentation: The creation of precise shitae (outline drawings) and saishiki fukugen zu (color reconstruction diagrams).
• ⛰️ The Materials: The ancient suibi process for creating mineral pigments (azurite, malachite, cinnabar) and the preparation of traditional binders like nikawa (animal glue) and nibe-nikawa (fish glue).
• 🔨 The Core Techniques:
o Kijigatame (surface consolidation) and base preparation.
o Applying hashirabuto (pillar undercoat) and gofun (white shell) layers.
o Okiage Saishiki (raised-relief painting) with gold leaf application.
o Hirasaishiki (flat painting), Bokashi (gradation), and Ungen style banded gradation.
• ✨ The Philosophy: The principle of preserving all surviving original color beneath new work, ensuring the legacy for future generations.
This restoration is more than repair—it's a dialogue with history, decoding the skills of Edo-period masters to ensure they live on.

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