TTLV: Preserving and developing traditional Kyo pottery in Japan – Lessons for Vietnam

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Nguyen Thi Ngoc My                           

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: June 20, 1987

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision to recognize students No. 1883/QD-XHNV-SDH dated October 21, 2010 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic name:Preserving and developing traditional Kyo pottery in Japan – Lessons for Vietnam

8. Major: Asian Studies Code: 60.31.50

9. Scientific instructor:Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Duy Dung, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies – Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences

10. Summary of thesis results:

Based on the reference documents on traditional Kyo ceramics and Japanese ceramics in general, the thesis has provided an overview of Kyo ceramics such as characteristics, history of formation and development, current status... From there, delve into the conservation and development of this unique type of ceramics. In addition, the thesis also researches and makes connections to initially draw some lessons to apply to the conservation and development of traditional Vietnamese ceramic villages in particular and traditional craft villages in general in Vietnam.

11. Practical application:

Preserving and developing traditional crafts - including Kyo pottery is a matter of great concern in Japan. Along with the development of modern society, traditional Japanese Kyo pottery is facing many risks due to not being able to compete with mass-produced industrial ceramics. Under the direction of the Japanese Government, the Kyoto Prefecture and City Government, together with the people of Kyoto, have taken positive actions to preserve and develop traditional Kyo pottery. From studies on the preservation and development of Kyo pottery in a progressive country like Japan, we can draw appropriate lessons to apply to the reality in Vietnam today - When traditional craft villages in Vietnam are also facing many difficulties such as: capital, market, environmental pollution of craft villages, etc.

12. Further research directions:

The thesis only relates to Vietnam through some general suggestions but has not yet analyzed thoroughly with each case of pottery village. If there are conditions to continue developing, it is necessary to have a deeper study on the basis of a specific object of pottery village in Vietnam. From there, conduct a comparative study with the work of preserving and developing Kyo ceramics in Japan and draw appropriate practical lessons.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Ngoc My 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: June 20, 1987 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 1883/QD-XHNV-SDH, Dated October 21, 2010 of the Director of University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Changes in academic process: No.

7. Official thesis title: Conservation and Development of Kyo ceramics in Japan – Lessons for Vietnam

8. Major: Asian Studies Code: 60.31.50

9. Supervisors: Associate Professor, Doctor Nguyen Duy Dung, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies – Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

Based on the references of traditional Kyo ceramics and Japanese pottery in general, Thesis has brought forward an overview of Kyo ceramics, including characteristics, history of constitution and development, the rights of the case.... in order to delve into the preservation and development of this unique type of ceramics. In addition, the thesis is also the result of a process of research and making connections so as to initially draw some lessons, which can be applied to the conservation and development of Vietnamese traditional ceramic village in particular and Vietnamese traditional craft village in general.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

Conservation and development of traditional craft village – consisting of Kyo ceramics, is a serious matter in Japan. As the society becomes modernized, Japanese traditional Kyo ceramics now has to confront extinction due to lack of competitiveness against industrialized ceramics with mass production. The Authority of Metropolis and City of Kyoto and also all residents, installed by Government of Japan, have taken positive actions to preseve and extend the important tradition of Kyo ceramics. Suitable lessons can be learned from researchs in conservation and development of Kyo ceramics in such a modern country as Japan, to apply to Vietnam, whose traditional craft villages are now facing many problems of funding, market expansion and pollution…

12. Further research directions, if any:

Thesis has only general suggestions are made when it comes to applying to the problems of Vietnam, rather than carefully analyzed in accordance with each ceramic village. Should there be suitable conditions to continue developing, further studies need to be made on one particular Vietnamese ceramic village, so as to compare with conservation and development of Kyo ceramics in Japan and draw out suitable lessons for practice.

13. Thesis-related publications: No