Launching exhibition of applied art on rattan and bamboo
On the morning of September 19, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the thematic exhibition "Design of rattan and bamboo products and models 2011."
The exhibition will take place in September 2011. Before that, organizations and individuals will send photos of their works, products and designs to the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions. The Organizing Committee will invite the Art Council to select the works.
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The works selected for exhibition are also entered into the judging round. There are 3 award systems including: Award for sample design, award for works; products with high aesthetics, uniqueness, excellent technical skills; products with high applicability, can be mass produced, serving consumption and export.
The criteria for selecting and scoring designs, works, and products are creativity, uniqueness, high aesthetics, sophisticated techniques, and ease of application in today's life...
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Mr. Vi Kien Thanh, Director of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions, said that rattan and bamboo weaving is one of the oldest industries in Vietnam. Many craft villages producing rattan and bamboo handicraft products have been famous for centuries and their names have been passed down to this day. Bamboo and rattan weaving techniques have developed rapidly and are extremely diverse. Bamboo and rattan weaving products have become a major export item among Vietnamese handicrafts.
The exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, aims to honor authors and artisans nationwide in materials such as rattan, bamboo, reed, leaves, etc., promoting aesthetic factors and encouraging the creation of new products.
According to Vietnam+
