Japan Art and Mountain Landscapes
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
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The delightful art piece above is by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902-1999) – who came from a long line of artists within his family – going back hundreds of years.
Initially, Tokuriki studied Nihonga art under Tsuchida Bakusen (1887-1936) and Yamamoto Shunkyo (1871-1933). However, during the early Showa Period, the artist Hiratsuka Un’ichi (1895-1997) influenced him to focus on woodblock printing.
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The art piece above is by the Japanese artist Eiichi Kotozuka. He was born during the late Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Kotozuka – and many other Japanese artists, despite the encroachment of European art – still concentrated on natural themes related to Japan and adapted to the changing nature of internal ideas and changes. Accordingly, he focused on sōsaku hanga (creative prints).
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The final art piece is by the esteemed Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858).
Accordingly, the stunning Cherry Tree grove in full blossom is a delightful print. One can connect this adorable landscape with yesteryear, today, and the future.
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