Kiyoshi Saito
1907–1997 · Japanese · 20 artworks
Sōsaku hangaWoodblock printingSimplified formsAbstracted landscapesUse of wood grainLimited color palettes
artist bio
Kiyoshi Saito was a prominent 20th-century Japanese artist, renowned for his contributions to the Sōsaku-hanga (creative print) movement. He blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern abstraction, creating distinctive woodblock prints that captured the essence of landscapes and everyday life.
what you'll learn
Studying Saito's work allows students to explore the fusion of traditional Japanese printmaking with modern design principles. Students can learn about simplification, abstraction, and the expressive use of wood grain in printmaking.
related: Koshiro Onchi
20 artworks
Kabe (Wall)
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Yuki, yuhi (Snow, sunset)
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Camellia (Tsubaki)
1948
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Red Fruit
1950
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Village Scene with Temple
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From Winter in Aizu
1967
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Aizu Winter
1970
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Miyoshin-ji Kyoto (A)
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Siamese Buddha
1962
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A Blonde
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Shisen-do, Kyoto (B)
1963
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Winter in Aizu (50)
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Maiko Kyoto (I)
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Summer in Aizu
1960
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Rain Paris (A)
1960
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Naoko, portrait of the artist's daughter
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Maiko Kyoto (B)
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Gio-Ji Autumn Kyoto
1964
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Ryoanji Kyoto
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White porcelain
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