Japan Art and Kawano Kaoru: The Simplicity of Beauty

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...