Japan Art and Kawano Kaoru: Child, Kittens, and Owls
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
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The Japanese artist Kaoru Kawano hails from Northern Japan. Hence, the vast space of the countryside in Hokkaido and the mysteries of nature and faith – that fuse within Shintoism – seem inspirational even for the most skeptical of people.
Kawano (1916-1965) belongs to the Taisho (1912-1926) and Showa (1926-1989) periods of Japanese history. A time of momentous changes from modernization to nationalism – to the postwar period of rebuilding and a fresh spark of economic innovation.
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Above is a lovely print that is serene and beautiful. A young girl is holding flowers. It generates a sense of serenity and reflection.
Remarkably, the prints of Kawano are not dated.
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The prints by Kawano often focus on animals and children.
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