Takagi, Shiro (1934 - 1998 )
Born in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Shiro Takagi entered Musashino Art University, but did not graduate from the program. In 1958, he felt the gulf between the academic study of art and his own ideals was too great. He left the university to study woodblock printing, both on his own and with Kunihiro Amano. Shiro Takagi soon became an active member of the Nihon Hanga Kyokai and the Kokugakai. His woodcuts have been been exhibited worldwide to great acclaim, winning awards from the Japan Print Association and the Sao Paulo Biennale in 1967.
Modern Art | Modern Japanese Prints and Paintings
The 20th century saw the emergence of two modern Japanese print movements: Shin Hanga, or “new prints,” and Sosaku Hanga, or “creative prints.” Both sought an identity somewhere between centuries of rich cultural tradition and modern global character. With growing realism, changing techniques, and a newfound international audience, the Shin Hanga movement portrayed familiar Japanese themes through modern eyes. From sensual beauties and expressive actors, to atmospheric landscapes and sensitive nature studies, the principal genres of ukiyo-e reasserted themselves with renewed vigor. The Sosaku Hanga movement emphasized the participation of the artist in every aspect of production. From carving to printing, modern Japanese printmaking adopted a more spontaneous, expressive attitude through the artistic explorations of this movement. Ranging from figural to abstract, Sosaku Hanga flourished after WWII. Explore Ronin Gallery's selection of modern prints and paintings below.
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