Shikō Munakata
Shikō Munakata (1903–1975) was a Japanese painter, printmaker and illustrator.
Also recorded as Munakata Shikō; Zakkedô; Shiko Munakata; Shikô Munakata; Munakata Shiko; Shikou Munakata.
Shikō Munakata in brief
- Born
- 1903
- Died
- 1975
- Known for
- painter, printmaker, illustrator and graphic artist
- Place of birth
- Aomori
Overview
Born at Aomori in 1903, died at Tokyo in 1975.
In detail
the recorded working language is Japanese.
The authority associates the name with sōsaku-hanga.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Tokyo. Residence is recorded at Fukumitsu. Employment is recorded with Bunka Gakuin.
Work by Shikō Munakata is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria and Museum of Modern Art.
Distinctions recorded are Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit, Asahi Prize and honorary citizenship.
Sources
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- 1.
“Shikō Munakata”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1251247: Shikō Munakata
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