This book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the acclaimed Japanese artist, Okamoto Taro (1911 - 1996), tracing his artistic career spanning from 1934 to 1992. It brings together about 130 works in a variety of media, including Non (1970), Tower of the Sun (1970), The Myth of Tomorrow (1968), Tree of Children (1985) and Dashing Eye (1992).
Includes curatorial essays and short texts in memory of the artist. With artist chronology.
Includes curatorial essays and short texts in memory of the artist. With artist chronology.
Access level
Onsite
publisher
Location code
MON.OKT3
Language
English, 
Japanese
Keywords
painting,  mixed media,  drawing,  calligraphy,  ceramic art,  sculpture,  solo exhibition
Publication/Creation date
2011
No of pages
175
ISBN / ISSN
Nil
No of copies
1
Content type
artist monograph, 
catalogue
Chapter headings
Okamoto Taro? Just Give Him a Kick! - Shogo OTANI, 大谷省吾
岡本太郎の話 - Keinosuke MURATA, 村田慶之輔
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