Toshio Yodoi
- Born
- 15 February 1911
- Birthplace
- Asago, Hyōgo, Japan
- Died
- 14 February 2005
- Education
- Tokyo University of the Arts
- Occupation
- Sculptor February 15, 1911 – February 14, 2005 was a Japanese sculptor, and a pioneer of Japanese modern and contemporary arts.
- Nationality
- Japan · Empire of Japan
- Honours
- Order of Culture · Person of Cultural Merit · Japan Art Academy Prize
- Languages
- Japanese
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• Native Name — 淀井 敏夫 • Born — 15 February 1911 • Birthplace — Asago, Hyōgo, Japan • Died — 14 February 2005 • Education — Tokyo University of the Arts • Occupation — Sculptor February 15, 1911 – February 14, 2005 was a Japanese sculptor, and a pioneer of Japanese modern and contemporary arts. In 1994, he was officially recognized by the Japanese government as a "Person of Cultural Merit" and in 2001, the Order of Culture was conferred.
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Toshio was born in 1911 in Asago in Hyōgo Prefecture. He was a 1933 graduate of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts.
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1911
Toshio Yodoi born at Asago.
2005
Toshio Yodoi died at Japan.
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Emperor Akihito personally conferred the Order of Culture on sculptor Toshio Yodoi as Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi looked on. Only the highest-ranking awards, such as this rare honor, are bestowed personally by the emperor. • 2001 – Order of Culture. • 1994 – Person of Cultural Merit.
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Toshio Yodoi is recorded as having received Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit and Japan Art Academy Prize.
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