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Inshō Dōmoto

1891 - 1975

Quick Facts

  • Typical colors: rosy brown
  • Creative periods: mature period
  • Top 3 works:
    • Solutions of Continuities No.7
    • Critical State:Water
    • Locks
  • Born: 1891, Kyoto, Japan
  • Color intensity:
    • balanced
    • vivid
  • Movements: nihonga
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Died: 1975

early life and training

inshō dōmoto, a renowned japanese nihonga artist, was born on december 25, 1891, in kyoto, japan. from a young age, he began working under the guidance of heizo tatsumura i, which laid the foundation for his future success.

rise to prominence

at the age of 28, dōmoto's work landscape of fukakusa was exhibited, marking a significant milestone in his career. his most famous painting, symphony, created in 1961, is still widely admired today.

notable works and contributions

* painted over 600 interior screens and ceilings for buddhist temples and shrines, including the notable tōfuku-ji in kyoto's higashiyama district. * commissioned by the monastery chishaku-in to paint new sliding doors facing its famous garden. * created a large and vivid ceiling painting, blue dragon, for one of the halls in just 17 days. * painted two rooms in the temple hōnen-in in 1971.

awards and legacy

* appointed as an imperial household artist in 1944. * received the order of culture in 1961. * established a painting school at the age of 45, which still exists today.

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Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Inshō Dōmoto was born in which city?
Question 2:
At what age did Dōmoto's work, 'Landscape of Fukakusa,' receive exhibition recognition?
Question 3:
For which Buddhist temple or shrine did Dōmoto paint over 600 interior screens and ceilings?
Question 4:
In 1961, Dōmoto created a famous painting titled:
Question 5:
What honor was bestowed upon Inshō Dōmoto in 1944?