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Aoki Mokubei
early life and training aoki mokubei, a renowned japanese painter and potter, was born in kyoto in 1767. he was a student of makuzu chōzō, a prominent artist of the time, and quickly rose to prominence in the edo period. artistic career and achievements aoki mokubei's artistic career was marked by numerous achievements, including his appointment as an artist to the japanese imperial household. he was also one of the major potters of the
meiji era, winning prizes at 51 exhibitions, including the world's fair and the national industrial exhibition. appointed artist to the japanese imperial household major potter of the meiji era winner of 51 exhibition prizes, including the world's fair and the national industrial exhibition artistic style and influences aoki mokubei's work was characterized by its bold colors, strong outlines, and extensive use of gold leaf, reflect…