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- 7 Munakata Shiko, 1903-1975 (medium: woodblock), is perhaps the most widely acclaimed of Japan�s modern print masters and was designated by his government as a Living National Treasure. He was closely associated with the mingei folk craft movement, and is admired for his bold black and white prints, which show his loyalty to his heritage and to his religion.
(a) Deity In Chinese Dress, 1945, 42 x 34.5 cm, aggv
(b) Amlda Nyoral (Amltabha), 1937, 31.7 x 39.5 cm, aggv
(c) Hlroshana Butsu (Valrocana, Buddha of Light), 1937,30.2 x 39.4 cm, aggv
8 Saito Kiyoshi, 1907- , (medium: woodblock), is one of the most productive and popular artists of the modern print movement. His prints utilize all the special properties of the woodblock print. He was greatly influenced by artists like Redon, Munch and Gauguin. Saito is internationally admired and collected by many major museums all over the world. The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has one of the largest collections of his works in North America.
(a) Cat Group, 1973, 54.6 x 81.2 cm, aggv
(b) Steady Gaze, 1955, 41 x 24 cm, Private Collection
(c) Flower and a Girl, 1971,38 x 53 cm, Private Collection
(d) Winter In Alzu 70(6), 1970, 40 x 53.5 cm, Private Collection
(e) Chapel A, 1960, 52 x 37.5 cm, aggv
9 Azechi Umetaro, 1902- , (medium: woodblock), derives much of his inspir�ation from the mountain folk of northern Japan. His prints have managed to maintain a rough, rustic charm through the years.
(a) Dark Foot Fall, 1962, 51.1 x 36.2 cm, aggv
(b) Mountaineer 4, 1956, 55.5 x 36.1 cm, aggv
(c) Hoshln (Absent-mindedness), 1959, 55.5 x 36.1 cm, aggv
(d) Snowman, 1962, 41.8 x 29 cm, aggv
10 Yamaguchi Gen, 1903- , (medium: woodblock), studied under Onchi Koshiro, and has won numerous international awards for his prints. He frequently makes use of leaves and other natural materials in his prints.
(a) Window, 1948, 37 x 27.8 cm, aggv
(b) Germination, 1959, 83.5 x 45.5 cm, aggv
11 Sekino Junichiro, 1914- , (medium: woodblock), is most famous for his stunning portraitures, which convey the reflective inner qualities of the person depicted. He has produced fine prints of animals, architecture and landscapes, and has also worked in a bold, abstract style.
(a) Lafcadlo Hearn In Japanese Costume, n.d., 60.5 x 48 cm, aggv
(b) Winter Day, n.d., 33 x 48 cm, aggv
12 Mori Yoshitoshi, 1898- , (medium: stencil), a folk artist, uses as his subjects Kabuki figures, market scenes, craftsmen, merrymakers, festivals and anything which he finds is intrinsically part of �typical� Japan.
Arranging Hair, 1973, 35 x 25.5 cm, aggv
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