Japan Art from the Edo Period to Contemporary
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
Henmi Takashi (1895-1944) was born in Wakayama. This part of Japan is rich in culture and history – from Wakayama Castle to the holy Buddhist places of Koyasan and Negoro-ji. However, he is associated with the capital city of Tokyo.
The British Museum says, “The early deaths of Tanaka and his close friend the poet Ote Takuji (1887-1934) left his work with a pronounced melancholy.”
The above art is by Kubota Beisen (1852-1906). He witnessed the economic, political, and social convulsions of the late Edo Period – to the modernization processes of the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912).
He developed his distinctive artistic style despite studying under Suzuki Hyakunen (1825-1891) and Kono Bairei (1844-1895).
The final art piece is by the contemporary Japanese artist Sawako Utsumi. She focuses on a mysterious village in the countryside of Japan. However, this village is illuminated by dramatic colors.
This art piece was influenced by Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942). Yet the color dynamics are dramatically different and highlight the independent spirit of Sawako Utsumi.
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/mysterious-village-inspired-by-sekka-sawako-utsumi.htmlMysterious village inspired by Sekka
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-magical-mountain-village-inspired-by-sekka-sawako-utsumi.html The Magical Mountain Village Inspired by Sekka
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/sawako-utsumi.html – Sawako Utsumi and where you can buy her art, postcards, bags, and other products. Also, individuals can contact her for individual requests.
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