Fusuma
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In Japanese architecture, Script error: No such module "Nihongo". are vertical rectangular panels which can slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room, or act as doors.[1] They typically measure about Script error: No such module "convert". wide by Script error: No such module "convert". tall, the same size as a tatami mat, and are Script error: No such module "convert". thick. The heights of fusuma have increased in recent years due to an increase in average height of the Japanese population, and a Script error: No such module "convert". height is now common. In older constructions, they are as small as Script error: No such module "convert". high. They consist of a lattice-like wooden understructure covered in cardboard and a layer of paper or cloth on both sides. They typically have a black lacquer border and a round finger catch.
Historically, fusuma were painted, often with scenes from nature such as mountains, forests or animals. Today, many feature plain mulberry paper, or have industrially-printed graphics of fans, autumn leaves, cherry blossom, trees, or geometric graphics. Patterns for children featuring popular characters can also be purchased.
Both fusuma and shōji are room dividers that run on wooden rails at the top and bottom. The upper rail is called a Script error: No such module "Nihongo"., and the lower is called a Script error: No such module "Nihongo".. Traditionally these were waxed, but nowadays they usually have a vinyl lubricating strip to ease movement of the fusuma and shōji. Fusuma are typically made of opaque cloth or paper, while shōji are made of sheer, translucent paper.[2]
Fusuma and shōji, along with tatami straw mats (for the floor), make up a typical Japanese room.
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References
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- English site explaining all about fusuma, with diagrams and photos Script error: No such module "webarchive".
- Momoyama, Japanese Art in the Age of Grandeur, an exhibition catalog from The Metropolitan Museum of Art (fully available online as PDF), which contains material on fusuma
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