Jun 25, 2007 takato yamamoto was born in akita prefecture japan in 1960. Description marked with artists seal, framed executed in 2009 acrylic on canvas provenance gallery kogure, tokyo catalogue note. In the 1990s, i had the yearning for ukiyoe to the cutin illustration book, the work such as cutin illustrations and cover illustrations of novels, and wanting to draw before increases. Artist takato yamamoto, born in 1960, is known for his ukiyoe pop style. Takato yamamoto spring book oishi kuranosuke i painting. Takato castle, takatojo is a japanese castle located in the city of ina, southern nagano prefecture, japan. Allure of pharmakon takato yamamoto art book pan exotica. Takato yamamoto is japanese artist, member of the tokyo illustrators society and the international ukiyoe society. When in 1937 the japanese invaded china, yamamoto again expressed his disagreement. Yamamoto takato izumi kyoka illustration from soumeikyuu grass labyrinth exhibition poster kanazawa museum december 2014.
This tradition of morbid eroticism continues in the work of contemporary japanese illustrators and manga artists takato yamamoto and suehiro maruo. Outside of japan, there is little known about takato yamamoto other than he is a japanese artist who produces beautiful, dark, exquisite paintings of sex and death. In 2018, the exhibit takato yamamoto exhibition nosferatu was held in shibuya, tokyo to commemorate his 20year career. Their work was featured in several exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the tezukayama gallery and the gallery ten. I drew illustrations for commercial advertising, mainly in the 1980s after graduating from art university. Painting is currently in tokyo, click to inquire about purchasing and for a shipping quote. Takato yamamoto was born in akita prefecture japan in 1960.
Each book are numbered in the photo as a reference. A mysterious painting from asshai that arrives in kings landing for lord varys, takato yamamoto takato yamamoto was born in akita prefecture japan in after graduating from the painting department of the toky. His surrealistic and highly detailed works often explore themes of violence, death and sexuality to create unsettling and. See all books authored by takato yamamoto, including ax volume 1. Takato yamamotos newest collection of artwork is a two part book a japanese text novel by kyoka izumi which is illustrated with 29 black and white works underdrawings by takato yamamoto plus 28 full color images of new paintings. The collected intricate, delicately interwoven depictions of fleshless omnipresent grinning skeletons or lone skulls tucked into lush greenery amongst the gorgeous innocence of young ladies is as mesmerizing as it is shocking.
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Moreover, it is known for its unique style called heisei aestheticism which developed it. Book will be signed inside the front cover and includes two bookmarks. Idea books is an international wholesaler and distributor of high quality books and catalogues on contemporary architecture, art, photography, design, fashion, and film. Allure of pharmakon takato yamamoto art book pan exotica yamamoto takato on. Also considering that it came from japan, the deliver time was good and packaging was very good as well. Takato castle is located on a hill in former takato town on the eastern edge of central ina valley in southern nagano prefecture. Websters timeline history, 1574 2007 by icon group international jun 11, 2010 yamamoto takato gashu altar of narcissus illustration art book pan. To commemorate takato yamamotos 20year career, shibuya tower records is holding the takato yamamoto exhibition nosferatu from october 26 to november 11, 2018 at space hachikai. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery.
He then experimented with the style of ukiyoe from 1991 to 1993 to finally define his own style which he named. In this post i talk about the shimabara rebellion that took place in japan in the years of 163738, pretty much at the beginning of the edo period from 16031868, my favorite era in japanese history. Takato yamamoto usually works with acrylic paint on paper and sometimes on canvas. Takato yamamoto bibliography chronological listing of books by takato yamamoto including cover thumbnails, dates, sizes, and.
Now takato must learn his lesson by the end of the week, or live his life with rukis wish. At the end of the edo period, takato castle was home to a cadet branch of the naito clan, daimyo of takato domain. Takato yamamoto s most popular book is ax volume 1. The location was a crossroads on the akiba kaido, a highway connecting totomi province with the suwa region of shinano and kai province and a road which led to the western portion of the ina valley and mino province. Takato yamamoto is a japanese contemporary artist whose influences include traditional japanese art and the european renaissance. In 1983 he graduated in the department of painting at the university tokyo zokei. Takato yasuhiro, born january 23, 1968 in okayama is a japanese voice actor who works for aoni production. His eclectic points of reference result in decadent and rich compositions rather than confused or fractured work. Takato yamamoto has 15 books on goodreads with 1467 ratings. He is most known for developing a unique style that he termed heisei aestheticism, which blends influences from japanese ukiyoe painting with western gothic art to create dark, but beautiful images. He then experimented with the style of ukiyoe from 1991 to 1993 to finally define his own style which he named heisei estheticism. Feb 27, 1998 takato yamamoto is japanese artist, member of the tokyo illustrators society and the international ukiyoe society. Takato yamamoto slp edition by takato yamamoto author visit amazons takato yamamoto page.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Original painting by takato yamamoto titled spring book porno print oishi kuranosuke i. Shimabara rebellion the christian uprising that wasnt. Well, i dont know the source or when it was drawn but i found another raiden drawing from the same artist online. Built sometime in the 16th century, it is now largely ruins. Even as his dreamlike scenes reveal bondage and torture, his protagonists often. Artwork by takato yamamoto for kyoka izumis book, grass labyrinth. He further refined and developed that style to create his heisei estheticism style.
Apr 06, 2016 in this post i talk about the shimabara rebellion that took place in japan in the years of 163738, pretty much at the beginning of the edo period from 16031868, my favorite era in japanese history. Takato meaning and origin of the name takato nameaning. The packaging cutout cardboard slipcover over beautifully printed, sturdy hardcover casing is a work of art in itself. Takato yamamoto books list of books by author takato yamamoto. Takato, after finding out about juri and jenrya being a couple, changes in a small way that ruki doesnt like. It has a total of 104 pages and contains only artworks. Torch magazine winter 2017 isoroku yamamoto, reluctant admiral. Type his name into any search engine and up will pop the words beautiful, dark, exquisite. Takato yamamoto artwork library explore takato yamamotos artwork including sizes, dates, lists of publications, and more. But check out yamamotos stuff anyway, pretty cool artist.
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The decadently detailed artwork of takato yamamoto. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The designer takato yamamoto was born in 1960 in akita prefecture in japan. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by takato yamamoto.
Kusa meikyu, illustration by takato yamamoto for kyoka izumis book by the same name. He explores sex, death, and violence in a style he calls heisei estheticism, and in this piece, yamamoto welcomes us to the underworld with a woman adorned in death sitting across from an angelic man pierced by arrows. Takato yamamoto, the heisei esthiticism style pseudo ape. This is going to be my first historical article on mylittle dejima and i am happy this particular topic marks the. High quality takato yamamoto inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Devour heisei estheticism at the takato yamamoto exhibition. Torch magazine winter 2017 isoroku yamamoto, reluctant. There are many books in the world that can improve our knowledge. For sale is the brand new hardcover art book, takato yamato nosferatu, imported from japan. When the american gunboat, the uss panay, was attacked and sunk by the japanese, yamamoto took it upon himself to extend an apology to the u. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Sep 23, 2011 the designer takato yamamoto was born in 1960 in akita prefecture in japan. Japanese artist takato yamamotos spectacularly intricate heisei esthiticism style reflects a myriad of cultural influences from traditional japanese art and european renaissance themes to porn and consumerist popculture. The castle was also known as kabuto castle, kabutojo. You can find our books at specialised bookshops, museum stores, and web retailers throughout the world. Oct 17, 20 the work of takato yamamoto october 17, 20 by guliverlooks in drawing, painting. Some artists keep their lives hidden so the focus remains solely on their work. After graduating from the painting department of the tokyo zokei university, he experimented with the ukiyoe pop style. Genshoku nozokimado japanese tankobon hardcover april 28, 2010 by takato yamamoto author visit amazons takato yamamoto page. An obvious and immediate connection can be traced from the aforementioned ukiyoe prints to takato yamamotos delicate colour palette and rendering style. Kai fine art is an art website, shows painting and illustration works all over the world. Takato yamamoto s newest collection of artwork is a two part book a japanese text novel by kyoka izumi which is illustrated with 29 black and white works underdrawings by takato yamamoto plus 28 full color images of new paintings. Voir plus didees sur le theme illustration, illustration japonaise et art. This exhibit showcases the sublime beauty of young vampires from yamamotos recent nosferatu collection as well as older works.
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