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Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation

Kyoto artist Insho Domoto was prolific in the mid-20th century. He painted more than 600 dynamic sliding door paintings for Tofuku-ji, Chishaku-in and other major Buddhist temples in styles ranging from traditional Nihonga painting to innovative abstract painting. He has influenced a range of fields, such as sculpture, architecture, and the designs of traditional confectionery and accessories. Discover how "innovation is tradition" in Kyoto through works that reveal Domoto's creative spirit.

English
  • Originally Aired June 2, 2016
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created May 27, 2016 by
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