Biography
Oda Kazuma was Japan's premier lithographer and a founding member of the Nihon Sosaku Hanga Kyokai in 1918. Born in Tokyo, he studied Western-style painting under Kawamura Kiyoo and learned lithography through his brother's print shop in Osaka. Influenced by French printmakers such as Toulouse-Lautrec and Bonnard, his prints emphasized movement and flow. He was also a noted ukiyo-e scholar who published several academic works on the genre.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1882–1956
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 113
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oda Kazuma known for?
Oda Kazuma was Japan's premier lithographer and a founding member of the Nihon Sosaku Hanga Kyokai in 1918. Born in Tokyo, he studied Western-style painting under Kawamura Kiyoo and learned lithography through his brother's print shop in Osaka. Influenced by French printmakers such as Toulouse-Lautrec and Bonnard, his prints emphasized movement and flow. He was also a noted ukiyo-e scholar who published several academic works on the genre.
When was Oda Kazuma active?
Oda Kazuma was active from 1882 to 1956. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Oda Kazuma?
Oda Kazuma's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Oda Kazuma's original prints?
Original prints by Oda Kazuma can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, Art of Japan, Japanese Art Open Database, British Museum.