Multiple Arts - fukusuugeijyutsu

Japanese: 複数芸術 - ふくすうげいじゅつ

A translation of "multiple art." It is also called "multiples." In a broad sense, it includes prints and cast sculptures, but it usually refers to the plastic arts (often objects) that have multiple originals and emerged after World War II. After the Industrial Revolution, in the mid-19th century, in a climate where mass production by machines was promoted, the principle of "fine arts" was to create one-off pieces by hand. However, if works were to be used solely for aesthetic appreciation, this would lead to a rise in costs, and would negate the social and practical functions of art.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

マルティプル･アートmultiple artの訳。マルティプルズmultiplesとも呼ぶ。広義には版画や鋳造彫刻も含まれるが，普通は第2次大戦後に現れた，複数のオリジナルをもつ造形芸術(多くの場合オブジェ)をいう。産業革命後，機械による大量生産が推進される状況の中で，19世紀中ごろには手仕事による一品制作が〈美術fine arts〉の原則とされた。しかし，作品をもっぱら美的鑑賞に供しようとすれば，コストの高騰を招くなど，美術の社会的･実用的機能が否定されることになる。

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