Takao Tanabe : life & work /
"In Takao Tanabe: Life & Work , author Ian Thom explores the artist's extraordinary story and legacy, illuminating his many magisterial works and unique vision that began in 1944, when, after moving to Winnipeg, Tanabe found work as a sign painter. He soon discovered a world of artisti...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Toronto (ON) :
Art Canada Institute = Institut de l'art canadien,
[2024]
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| Series: | Canadian art library.
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| Summary: | "In Takao Tanabe: Life & Work , author Ian Thom explores the artist's extraordinary story and legacy, illuminating his many magisterial works and unique vision that began in 1944, when, after moving to Winnipeg, Tanabe found work as a sign painter. He soon discovered a world of artistic opportunities outside of commercial work and began to flourish as a student at the Winnipeg School of Art, his singular approach continuing to evolve over time and with travel. Stints in New York, London, and Europe during the early 1950s piqued his interest in abstract experimentation, while a 1959 trip to Japan introduced him to traditional calligraphy and sumi-e (Japanese ink painting). In the early 1970s Tanabe began his Prairie paintings, a series that would cement his reputation, distilling vast expanses of land into evocative images that blurred the lines between representation and abstraction. A move back to B.C. in the 1980s led him to reconceive the coastal landscapes of his childhood. In addition to his own widely celebrated creative accomplishments, Tanabe has played an integral role in supporting new generations of artists as a teacher, philanthropist, and advocate."--Publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 143 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm. Issued also in electronic formats. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781487103293 1487103298 |