Biography
Maeda Masao (前田政雄, 1904–1974) was a sosaku-hanga woodblock print artist born in Hakodate, Hokkaido. After meeting sosaku-hanga leader Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1923, he joined the Yoyogi Group of printmakers and devoted himself entirely to printmaking by 1940. He is celebrated for his striking landscape prints, especially mountain views featuring bold black line work and sophisticated color, influenced by both Western painting and the Nihonga tradition.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1904–1974
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 112
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maeda Masao known for?
Maeda Masao (前田政雄, 1904–1974) was a sosaku-hanga woodblock print artist born in Hakodate, Hokkaido. After meeting sosaku-hanga leader Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1923, he joined the Yoyogi Group of printmakers and devoted himself entirely to printmaking by 1940. He is celebrated for his striking landscape prints, especially mountain views featuring bold black line work and sophisticated color, influenced by both Western painting and the Nihonga tradition.
When was Maeda Masao active?
Maeda Masao was active from 1904 to 1974. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Maeda Masao?
Maeda Masao's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Maeda Masao's original prints?
Original prints by Maeda Masao can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, wbp, Japanese Art Open Database, Art of Japan.