Japanese sculptors have been known for their originality and creativity in many artistic fields for centuries. And some are absolutely innovative in their work. When it comes to internationally renowned artists, very few countries can compete with Japan. Japanese sculptors have produced famous art that can be seen all over the world. This has enabled Japanese art to retain a strong cultural authenticity while producing countless unique artistic movements.
The famous Yokoyama Taikan
Yokoyama Taikan learned painting at Tokyo Art School. In 1898, he collaborated with the institution of the Nippon Institute of Fine Arts. He was an important artist in the renewal of Nihonga by designing a new form of painting. He is one of the original inventors of the traditional painting method that we now meet under the name of Nihonga. Before World War II, he engaged in a new method that floated and softened the images. When he symbolized Japan abroad, he often presented paintings of Mount Fuji, a reflection of the nationalism of the time. He dedicated his life to the creation of original methods for the practice of Nihonga. He is one of the famous contemporary sculptors.
The renowned Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama was born on March 22, 1929, in Matsumoto. She is known in the art world for her manipulation and her absolute love for pea-like patterns. She is one of the most renowned contemporary Japanese artists. She is a versatile artist who practices sculpture, fashion design, painting, and film. At the age of 92, the artist continues her stylized artistic mode of producing repetitive patterns in an effort to coexist with a long-standing mental disability. If you want to know where you can admire her creation in your country, refer to the website of the European Office of the 15 best places in the world to discover the art of Yayoi Kusama.
The artist Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai, known as Hokusai, is the artist we have heard of without knowing him. The artist was a printmaker of the Edo period, who portrayed the now amazingly famous images like Mount Fuji and the Great Wave. Renowned Western artists were greatly influenced by Hokusai's creations, especially his design and manipulation of color. During his lifetime, the artist carved over 33,000 works of art. See more of Hokusai's legendary prints in the thirty-six views of the Mount Fuji section.