My final project is about how modernism and coffee began to change Japan in the 1920's. I am going to research the changes with the rise of western culture and especially with the drink of coffee. The changes in occupations including the change from geisha to cafe girl. The new signs of in the Art Deco style. I'm interested in how modernism in the form of coffee became commonplace in the 1920s. The concept of moga and the changing kissaten culture during the 1920s should generate many visual culture. I am interested in this flourishing period of the modernism based on the west and the how this modernizing leads in to the militarism of the 1930s. The rise of the modern girl similar to the flappers and the times that they lived in will be part of the project. In conclusion, coffee and modernism are my topics for the final project.
Riley-san,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great topic. Do you know that Elaine Maulucci is writing an honors thesis that includes a chapter on moga? Did you know there is an exhibit right now at the Japan Society in New York on Deco style in Japan? Did you see the new book on kissaten culture that has just been published? There is a lot of material about this, so please don't get overwhelmed. Remember to keep a strong focus on visuality as you explore this culture.
Hey Jackson,
ReplyDeleteI think this a really great choice. I'll be honest, I have a very limited knowledge on this topic, so I'll be excited to see what you have to present.