Question about Old Japanese Yukaku

Fae3D

Ok, so I'm aware of what "Old Japanese Yukaku" is supposed to be.  However, my question is, how specifically red light district is it?  Could I use the exterior as something else?  I love the lanterns and ESPECIALLY the painted screens/wall art, would it be appropriate to use those in other, more everyday settings?  I really like the look of the buildings and artwork from the Edo period, but I absolutely don't want to offend anyone, or use anything inappropriatly.  I just don't know enough about the objects in this particular product.  But it's on an amazing sale right now, and if it would be ok to repurpose the props I'd love to!  Does anyone here have any specific knowledge on this sort of thing?

caravelle

Fae3D, I’ve been asking myself exactly the same questions; it would be great if someone could answer them. The item’s been on my wish list for a while now, and sugatak’s models are simply brilliant. Given the low price, I’m going to go for it and see if I can cover up any problematic areas with shaders or other objects. 

csaa

I understand the enthusiasm for the Old Japanese Yukaku. I'm also a fan of sugatak's brilliant work and I try to acquire them whenever they're on sale. To your concerns about appropriate use ... I'd like to help out but I doubt I can give definitive answers as there are several ways to approach the issues.

There's the Daz terms of service that PAs sign on to, in so far as the buyer's after-purchase rights are concerned. That's pretty black and white. On the matter of not wanting to offend anyone, hmm. Gosh. All I can say, that's a risk we all take, right?

The world is made up of different cultural norms and ideas about appropriateness are multifaceted and ever changing. Is there one set of norms that stands absolutely above the rest? Who knows what folks tomorrow or years from now will think is acceptable or not. After all is said and done, beauty (or appropriateness) is in the eye of the beholder -- someone expressing approval or being offended likely says more about them than about ourselves as 3D enthusiasts and creators. In general I'd say: it helps to use common sense; it also helps to have a thick skin.

As to how a yukaku has been used in popular media as a setting, that's a bit easier. "The Blue Eyed Samurai" and "Demon Slayer (Yuukaku-hen)" place their stories in courtesan houses. Those films are fantastic, and the creators make good use of the yukaku to flesh out backstories of their characters.

Cheers!

 

 

Disciple

Not an expert, but my memory refers me to the environment of Spirited Away, a PG animation released by Studio Ghibli and Disney. It's pretty innocent. I have no qualms, and thanks for calling this to my attention.

Hallelujah!
Disciple