The phrase "art of lacquer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the techniques, skills, or aesthetic aspects involved in the application or creation of lacquered items or surfaces.
Example: "The art of lacquer has been practiced for centuries, showcasing intricate designs and vibrant colors."
Alternatives: "craft of lacquer" or "skill of lacquer".
The art of lacquering began in China centuries ago, reaching its climax of development during the Ming dynasty (1368 1644 ce).
That tradition is wonderfully displayed in "Cinnabar: The Chinese Art of Carved Lacquer" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This exhibition from the collection of Helen and Paul Anbinder, Classes of 1962 and 1960, features the art of Japanese lacquer (urushi) and includes a variety of functional objects, mainly boxes, dating from the late Edo period to the present.
During the Kamakura period (1192 1333), in spite of the disturbance caused by the famous struggle between the Minamoto and Taira clans and the establishment of the feudal shogunate at Kamakura, which gives its name to the period, the art of making fine lacquer continued to progress under the patronage of the Fujiwara family, who maintained the imperial court at Kyōto with ever increasing luxury.
Here's a fine and elegant example of the old art of traditional Japanese lacquering meeting the relatively new field of touch panel technology.
An art connoisseur, Pierre Cartier staged public shows in the mansion's galleries, turning it into a cultural hotspot to which visitors flocked, with one of the most spectacular being the first American exhibition of the renowned Art Deco lacquer artist Jean Dunand in 1923.
During her 17-year tenure at Johns Hopkins, Tripp spearheaded the restorations of the university's historic houses, Homewood and Evergreen, and co-authored The Garrett Collection of Japanese Art: Lacquer, Inro and Netsuke.
Upscale touches include carpeting, a separate waiting area for those picking up takeout orders, an entryway display of sea creatures etched in glass, large vases, Asian art, inlaid lacquer screens and fresh flowers on the tables.
Kanshitsu, (Japanese: "dry lacquer"), technique of Japanese sculpture and decorative arts in which a figure or vessel is fashioned with many layers of hemp cloth soaked with lacquer, the surface details being subsequently modelled with a mixture of lacquer, sawdust, powdered clay stone, and other materials.
Every phrase gets a brush of lacquer.
Luckily, a layer of lacquer protected what was under it.
