Japanning 1097763 225072932 2008-07-11T19:22:40Z LiniShu 308788 /* References */ add reference - Eerdmans {{refimprove|date=June 2007}} '''Japanning''' is a word originating from the 17th century, used to describe the [[Europe]]an imitation of [[Asia]]n [[lacquerwork]], originally used on [[furniture]]. ==Japanned== '''Japanned''' is most often a heavy black lacquer, almost like [[enamel paint]]. The European technique uses varnishes that have a resin base similar to [[shellac]], applied in heat-dried layers which are then polished, to give a smooth glossy finish. It can also come in reds, greens and blues. Originating in India, China, and Japan as a decorative coating for pottery, it made its way into Europe by the 1600s. In the late 17th century, high European demand and rumors that higher quality pieces were not exported led to production starting in [[Italy]]. Its traditional form can be found using gold designs and pictorials contrasting with the black base color. ==Development in Europe== As the craze for all things japanned grew, the [[Italy|Italian]] technique for imitating Asian [[lacquerwork]] also spread. '''The Art of Japanning''' developed in 18th century [[England]] at the court of King [[George III of the United Kingdom|George III]], and [[Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz|Queen Charlotte]] the art of applying paper cut outs to other items ([[decoupage]]) became very popular, especially the [[botanical]]ly inspired works of [[Mrs Mary Delaney]]. ==Applications== In the 19th and 20th centuries this lacquering technique evolved into the [[handicraft]] of [[decoupage]]. Decoupage focuses less on furniture and more on temporary boxes and toiletry containers. The technique was also developed to protect wood and later industrial metal objects such as [[hand plane]]s and builders' hardware. Later it was as an insulating film on [[Transformer|transformer laminations]]. It was also used as the substrate for the [[tintype]] photographic process. ==References== {{reflist}} *[http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/metalware/japintro.htm Japanning] at localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk * {{cite book |last=Eerdmans |first=Emily |title=Classic English Design and Antiques: Period Styles and Furniture; The Hyde Park Antiques Collection |chapter=The International Court Style: William & Mary and Queen Anne: 1689-1714, The Call of the Orient |year=2006 |publisher=Rizzoli International Publications |location=New York |isbn=978-0-8478-2863-0 |pages=pp. 22-25}} [[Category:Lacquerware]] [[Category:Decorative arts]] [[Category:Paper art]] [[Category:Woodworking]] [[Category:Metalworking]] [[Category:Resins]] {{industry-stub}} [[fr:Découpage]] [[it:Découpage (arte)]] [[ja:デコパージュ]]