Create what has never been done before!
Historicizing Gutai Discourses of Originality
Ming Tiampo
Tiempo 's essay focuses on the theory and practice of Gutai art innovations and how they are interpreted and understood as Japanese modern art. Tiampo presents a well written essay with the intent to bring awareness of the history and impact of Gutai art. As a professor in art history, Tiampo offers, not only examples, but also detailed information about how Gutai art made important contributions to modern art history. Tiempo opens the essay with creating a visual image of Gutai art and how Yoshihara Jiro, thought leader of Gutai art presented his work at the First Gutai Art Exhibition in 1955. This captured my attention; so dramatically written and drew me in to read on about this unique and interactive art. The history of Gutai art and the motivation behind such art is what Tiempo stresses throughout the essay, focusing on the original Gutai art concept.
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During this time, Japan 's artists viewed modern art transnational, European art was making its way to Japan 's exhibits. Tiempo goes into detail about how the Japanese artist became somewhat obsessed with European art and the desire to create very similar art and society. Then came the Taisho artist, that created attention to the concept of "modernism, originality and self-expression" leaving behind the imitating artists. Point made by Tiampo in quoting Murayama Tomoyoshi that gives threat to those who simulate art and be