{"product_id":"mg1857-sano-seashore-japanese-woodblock-print","title":"Takao Sano - Seascape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakao Sano \u003c\/strong\u003e(1941)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eWatanabe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 1\/2\" x 6 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003eLandscape, Shin-hanga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodblock Print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant, saturated yellow print of the seashore in the evening, from a group of contemporary woodblocks published for annual calendars on high-quality washi paper. Subjects range from landscapes and city scenes to figures and abstract designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"538\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakao Sano\u003c\/strong\u003e (born 1941) is a contemporary Japanese woodblock print artist best known for his bold, figurative compositions and his internationally acclaimed ex-libris (bookplate) designs. His work combines the traditional craftsmanship of Japanese woodblock printing with a modern artistic style characterized by vivid colors and expressive imagery.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eBorn in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Sano received his first major recognition at the Nihon Hanga-in Exhibition in 1959, launching a printmaking career that has spanned more than six decades. He has received numerous awards throughout his career from organizations including the Nihon Hanga-in, the Nippon Exlibris Association, and the International Federation of Ex Libris Societies. His prints have been exhibited internationally in countries such as Poland, France, Italy, Russia, and Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eA member of the Japan Artists Association (Nihon Bijutsu-ka Renmei), Sano is especially admired for his mastery of ex-libris prints, a specialized field with a devoted international community of collectors. Many of his larger woodblock print designs have been published by the renowned Watanabe Color Print Company of Tokyo, whose long history of producing exceptional Japanese woodblock prints reflects the high regard for Sano's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eToday, Takao Sano is recognized as one of Japan's leading contemporary printmakers, successfully blending traditional woodblock techniques with a distinctly modern artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e - Excellent overall with no issues to report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mie Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991724654670,"sku":"MG1857","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/7602\/2094\/files\/mg1857-Sano-seashore-japanese-woodblock-print.jpg?v=1783888262","url":"https:\/\/miegallery.com\/products\/mg1857-sano-seashore-japanese-woodblock-print","provider":"Mie Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}