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Inshō Dōmoto

1891 - 1975

Quick Facts

  • Also known as: Dōmoto Inshō
  • Art period: Modern
  • Typical colors: rosy brown
  • Works on APS: 48
  • Movements: nihonga
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Born: 1891, Kyoto, Japan
  • Museums on APS: Sezon Museum of Modern Art

early life and training

inshō dōmoto, a renowned japanese nihonga artist, was born on december 25, 1891, in kyoto, japan. from a young age, he began working under the guidance of heizo tatsumura i, which laid the foundation for his future success.

rise to prominence

at the age of 28, dōmoto's work landscape of fukakusa was exhibited, marking a significant milestone in his career. his most famous painting, symphony, created in 1961, is still widely admired today.

notable works and contributions

* painted over 600 interior screens and ceilings for buddhist temples and shrines, including the notable tōfuku-ji in kyoto's higashiyama district. * commissioned by the monastery chishaku-in to paint new sliding doors facing its famous garden. * created a large and vivid ceiling painting, blue dragon, for one of the halls in just 17 days. * painted two rooms in the temple hōnen-in in 1971.

awards and legacy

* appointed as an imperial household artist in 1944. * received the order of culture in 1961. * established a painting school at the age of 45, which still exists today.

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Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Inshō Dōmoto are available to browse?

You can browse 48 artworks by Inshō Dōmoto on the All Artworks page.

Where can I see Inshō Dōmoto's artworks in chronological order?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Inshō Dōmoto's works ordered by date, year by year.

Where can I see Inshō Dōmoto's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

Inshō Dōmoto's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

How do I find all works by Inshō Dōmoto in a given medium?

Inshō Dōmoto's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

Can I sort Inshō Dōmoto's artworks by color?

The Spectral Index of Inshō Dōmoto is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Is there a complete list of Inshō Dōmoto's artworks?

Every work by Inshō Dōmoto on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

In which historical period did Inshō Dōmoto work?

Inshō Dōmoto worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

How did Inshō Dōmoto's art evolve over time?

A chronological account of Inshō Dōmoto's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Art Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Inshō Dōmoto was born in which city?
Question 2:
At what age did Dōmoto's work, 'Landscape of Fukakusa,' receive exhibition recognition?
Question 3:
For which Buddhist temple or shrine did Dōmoto paint over 600 interior screens and ceilings?
Question 4:
In 1961, Dōmoto created a famous painting titled:
Question 5:
What honor was bestowed upon Inshō Dōmoto in 1944?