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Masamitsu Ota

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Ota Masamitsu was renowned for an attention to detail: his use of facial expression and hand gesture in particular are key aspects of his technique which signal particular moments in the kabuki play. For example, his piece 'Moritsuna as Ichikawa ebizo IX' is well-known for the 'nauseated grimace' and
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Masamitsu's use of fine gradations to achieve a three-dimensional impression, the realistic rendering of texture like the actors' clothes, and a sparing but intentional use of mica (glitter) have led to his reputation for technical brilliance
61:(1955) were published by the Banchoro studio. These sets, of twelve prints each, exhibit a very high level of realism, achieved through the use of western techniques of perspective and through beautiful shading ( 53:
Ota had a lifelong involvement with kabuki theater, illustrating volumes on major kabuki plays and famous kabuki costumes. His two most important set of actor prints,
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that emphasized the individual personality of the actors, showcased through rich colours and exquisite patterns of complex design.
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Index

Japanese print-maker
shin hanga
kabuki
actor prints
bokashi
"Ota Masamitsu - 1892-1975"
"Ichikawa Ebizô IX as Sasaki Moritsuna"
"Ota Masamitsu 1892 – 1975"
Works
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Ukiyo-e
Japanese woodblock printing
List of ukiyo-e terms

Schools and artists
Gigadō Ashiyuki
Chōbunsai Eishi
Chōkōsai Eishō
Furuyama Moromasa
Harukawa Eizan
Suzuki Harunobu
Isoda Koryūsai
Shiba Kōkan
Hasegawa Settan
Hishikawa Moronobu
Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Ōi
Yanagawa Shigenobu

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