Educational Effects by Formalizing of Traditional Backing Techniques in Japan

Abstract

In this research, motion analysis was carried out to formalize the practical backing technique of experts and to impart to understanding to non-experts. When mounting a hanging scroll in Japan, three types of “washi”, Japanese paper are layered. Also, to apply those papers, wheat starch is mixed with water and heated until it is gelatinized and used as an adhesive agent. Further, to increase flexibility, wheat starch paste has been stored in a cool dark place for about 10 years. We were able to conduct a new method of three-dimensional motion analysis on traditional techniques in this research, and investigated whether this leads to better education of the non-experts. We have confirmed that results of the motion analysis that visualize the postures during the operation have had a positive influence on the non-expert.