Tarō Okamoto
Japanese artist (1911–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Tarō Okamoto?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Tarō Okamoto (岡本 太郎, Okamoto Tarō, February 26, 1911 – January 7, 1996) was a Japanese artist, art theorist, and writer. He is particularly well known for his avant-garde paintings and public sculptures and murals, and for his theorization of traditional Japanese culture and avant-garde artistic practices.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Tarō Okamoto | |
---|---|
Born | (1911-02-26)February 26, 1911 Takatsu village, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
Died | January 7, 1996(1996-01-07) (aged 84) |
Known for | Painting, murals, sculpture, art theory |
Movement | Avant-garde |
Close