Okada Koichi

Okada Koichi was a Japanese woodblock print artist who was active in the 20th century. He was born in 1907 in Ishikawa Prefecture and studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). Okada was known for his landscapes and cityscapes, which often featured dynamic angles and dramatic use of light and shadow. He is considered one of the most important Japanese printmakers of the 20th century, combining traditional technique with Western composition and subjects.

Okada Koichi was a Japanese woodblock print artist who was active in the 20th century. He was born in 1907 in Ishikawa Prefecture and studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo Unive...
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Okada Koichi was a Japanese woodblock print artist who was active in the 20th century. He was born in 1907 in Ishikawa Prefecture and studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts). Okada was known for his landscapes and cityscapes, which often featured dynamic angles and dramatic use of light and shadow. He is considered one of the most important Japanese printmakers of the 20th century, combining traditional technique with Western composition and subjects.
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