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Superflat - The Concept & History
Superflat is a form of Contemporary Art that sets the stage for progressive experimentation in the two-dimensional animation art. Japanese artist Takashi Murakami (born 1963) founded this Western Painting style during the 1980s.
The Correlations
Superflat has its roots in two genres - Manga (a form of Japanese print cartoons of the 20th century) and Anime (Japanese animation films). However, it does not limit itself to the domain of painting only, thereby giving room to sculpturing, printing, and photography too. Although, Murakami had his education in traditional art forms, he focused and promoted the youthful vibrancy of the modern-day Japan. His signature art, Superflat, brings out a union of the real and the fantastical, through its innovative subjects and novel treatments. This art form took-off more strongly in the US, with its similarly titled exhibitions, "Superflat," organized across the country in 2001.
The Details
The two-dimensional representations of Superflat Art involve the technique of creating the thematic patterns of innovative colors and designs, with loosely defined borders. The inspiration is derived from diverse sources, like Japanese statuettes and scrolls from 17th, 18th, & 19th century, traditional woodblock prints, landscape paintings, fashion, videos, sculptures, and animation series such as 'Thomas the Tank Engine.'
The Artists
Some of the lead names associated with Superflat are Chiho Aoshima, Tatsuyuki Tanaka, Aya Takano, Koji Morimoto, Mahomi Kunikata, Hitoshi Tomizawa, Hitoshi Tomizawa, and Yoshitomo Nara.
The underlying themes of Superflat works are often unearthly and magical, sometimes totally disjoined from the grind of the real life. They often signify "...leveling of high culture and subculture, the dissolving of borders between genres," in the words of art critic Hiroki Azuma. For instance, Yoshitomo Nara blended childlike imageries with voluptuous features and placed them in erotic settings. Various other Superflat artists have mingled the 'kawaii,' a Japanese word for cute images with adult sensuality and violence. These painters also use hybrid human figures for the portrayal of such themes. Murakami's remarkable series of unconventional 'eyeball' imagery helped this art in making inroads in the realms of popular choice and common use. Some of the most popular 'eyeball' pieces are 'Eye Ball Pink,' 'Hairy Eyeball,' 'Jellyfish Eyes - Black 4,' and 'Eyeball Mosaic.' Similarly, Groovision, a graphic design company based in Japan, has come up with its design character, 'chappie' that finds place on various items, including fashion wear. 'Chappie' appears in varying dresses, accessories, and hairstyles, yet with same facial features and expressions.
Despite digressing, strongly, from the traditional Japanese aesthetics in art, Superflat commands considerable attention from the contemporary art-lovers.
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Tattoos, a Closer Look
Have you been thinking of getting a tattoo? Maybe you think that they look great on other people. Whatever your motivation, you'll find that there are plenty of reasons to love tattoos! Evidence has been discovered that shows tattooing goes back thousands of years, and if you admire these body markings, then you certainly won't be disappointed at the choices of designs. You'll find that there are many different styles of tattooing out there, so take a look at a few popular ones.
Old School
These are the tattoos that used to be found on sailors. They are bright and often have a nautical theme, including things like anchors, ships, or swallows. This old-fashioned, brightly colored style often includes pictures of women, birds and autos. A great deal of people have old school tattoos done to remember a relative or a lover who sailed the seas.
New School
New school tattoos are as bright as old school tattoos, but you'll find that they have a significantly more modern slant. New school tattoos often feature extremely bright, neon colors, and depict things in lurid detail. You might find that the style used is often very cartoony, and the subject matter that it depicts can be quite dark. These tattoos are growing a great deal in popularity and can be seen quite often.
Graywork
When you are looking for a tattoo that can give you a great deal of realistic detail, whether it is the face of a person, or even something as delicate as a feather, you'll find that you should take a look at graywork, which is a style of tattooing that is done entirely in delicate grays. This makes it easier for your tattooist to put in a large deal of shading and detail, and the results can be simply stunning when it comes to the amount of detail that is retained from the original.
Tribal
Bold, black, abstract designs are indicative of the tribal style of tattoos, and you'll find that these tattoos are heavily inspired by the tattooing of such groups as the Maori of New Zealand. You'll find that these tattoos can suit a wide range of skin tones and are quite striking.
Irezumi
Irezumi is the word for tattooing in Japan, and once you have seen the bold colorful designs of Japanese tattoos, you'll be able to recognize it anywhere! The art style used is very similar to the art that appears on Japanese woodblock prints, and the designs are meant to flow with your body. These designs can be very large, taking up whole limbs, and in some cases, the entire body.
Celtic
For many people, one of the most attractive art styles in the world to them is the twisting geometric lines of ancient Celtic artwork, so it is no surprise that so many people choose to incorporate it onto their bodies. Celtic knotwork is a lovely addition to any tattoo collection, and many people choose to create bands of Celtic knotwork around their biceps, making for a striking and quite beautiful effect.
No matter what kind of tattoo you prefer, you are certain to find a design that conveys the message you want by taking a little time to investigate the different styles. If there is a tattoo parlor in your town, stop in and check out the designs and talk with the tattooist. I'm sure you will find lots to delight your eyes.
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i need information on japanese kimono in the Tokugawa Period?
some info on geisha in woodblock prints
The most famous Ukiyoe artist who tended to make geisha prints was Utamaro during the Edo period.(Kitagawa Utamaro)
Another famous one was Toukaisai Sharaku, but he prefered making Kabuki actor's prints more than beautiful women.
One the most famous artist was Katsushika Hokusai who created the most incredible landscape woodblock prints. (I personally love his Fuji pictures and a picture of big waves!! )
Info about Utamaro from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utamaro
Info about Sharaku from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharaku
Info about Katsushika Hokusai from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokusai
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