Japan Art and Kawano Kaoru: The Simplicity of Beauty
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
Kaoru Kawano was born in Northern Japan during the Taisho Period (1912-1926). Accordingly, his art flourished during the Showa Period.
He is noted for denoting young girls in a very individualistic style. Equally, he mysteriously depicts animals.
The Koller Collection says, “One of the biggest differences that sets Kaoru Kawano apart from other woodblock...