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Setsu Asakura (1922-March 27, 2014) was a Japanese painter, filmmaker and set designer.[1] Asakura was also known for her movies.[2] These movies deal with topics such as fantasy and drama.[2] Her charms introduced 200 paintings and artwork, especially for children's picture books, fashion designs for models, and stage designed drawings.[1]
Early life
changeAsakura was born in Yamaka Tokyo, She was the oldest daughter of the sculptor Fumio Asakura.[3] When she was 17, she was taught by the painter Shinsui-Ito.[1] In the first half of her life she created 40 pieces of artwork.[1]
Artist and filmmaker
changeAsakura took influence from M.C. Escher, Dutch graphic artist.[4][5] She has created 12 films in her lifetime.[2]Her more well known films are Demon Pond, Crane, Akuryo-to, and Sono hito wa mukashi.[2]
Awards and honors
changeAsakura won the Belgian Salon du Printemps award in 1948.[4]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Setsu Asakura: A Centennial... | Exhibitions | MutualArt". www.moma.pref.kanagawa.jp. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Setsu Asakura". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ↑ "Setsu Asakura". prabook.com. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Dubin, Zan (1988-02-07). "How Setsu Asakura Sets the Stage". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ↑ "Biography". M.C. Escher - The Official Website. Retrieved 2023-01-13.