The Art of the hyōgushi

Duration: 45

Year Published: 1973

Creator: Freer Gallery

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Shows how expert Japanese restorers, or hyōgushi, work on masterpieces of Japanese art at the Freer Gallery in Washington, D. C. Shows the restoration of a scroll to be mounted as a panel, a sixfold screen and a Buddhist silk scroll. The restorers use traditional tools and methods. The types and brands of their supplies are named.