Biography
Amano Kunihiro was a self-taught Japanese woodblock printmaker born in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, who first exhibited his prints in 1955 after relocating to Tokyo. His compositions elegantly merge geometrical and natural forms, evolving from early bird and fish imagery toward increasingly abstract designs that incorporate embossed surfaces and obi-pattern motifs. His prints are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Library of Congress, and museums across Europe.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1929–2020
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Contemporary Mokuhanga
- Works Indexed
- 74
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amano Kunihiro known for?
Amano Kunihiro was a self-taught Japanese woodblock printmaker born in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, who first exhibited his prints in 1955 after relocating to Tokyo. His compositions elegantly merge geometrical and natural forms, evolving from early bird and fish imagery toward increasingly abstract designs that incorporate embossed surfaces and obi-pattern motifs. His prints are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Library of Congress, and museums across Europe.
When was Amano Kunihiro active?
Amano Kunihiro was active from 1929 to 2020. They were associated with the Contemporary Mokuhanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Amano Kunihiro?
Amano Kunihiro's work was shaped by the Contemporary Mokuhanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Contemporary Mokuhanga: Contemporary mokuhanga (literally "wood-block print") encompasses artists working from approximately 1970 to the present who continue or reinvent traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques.
Where can I see Amano Kunihiro's original prints?
Original prints by Amano Kunihiro can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, Victoria and Albert Museum, Harvard Art Museums, Japanese Art Open Database.