Takato Yamamoto
1960 · Japanese · 25 artworks
Heisei EstheticismUkiyo-eMeticulous lineworkVibrant color palettesErotic and grotesque imageryAndrogynous figuresDreamlike compositions
artist bio
Takato Yamamoto is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his distinctive style called "Heisei Estheticism," a modern take on traditional Ukiyo-e. His work blends eroticism, morbidity, and a refined aesthetic, often depicting androgynous figures and dreamlike scenes.
what you'll learn
Studying Yamamoto's work allows students to explore the fusion of traditional Japanese art with contemporary themes and aesthetics. Students can learn about composition, color theory, and the use of symbolism to convey complex narratives.
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25 artworks
Maidenhead
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A Ghost in Ginza
2006
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Erosion and Diffusion
2012
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Ecstasy of Linked Circles
2015
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Vampire
2006
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A Carefree Metamorphosis
2008
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A Dragon's Coffin I
2006
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Sacred Circulation
2015
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The Magus
2004
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Secret Traces of Night
2005
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SHU-RA
2006
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Ghost Diagram
2006
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Grotesque
2005
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Innocence
2010
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Abyss of Worries
2009
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Fermentation of a Hermaphrodite
2008
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Confusion of a Peeping Tom
2005
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A Dragon's Coffin II
2006
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A Dragon's Coffin III
2006
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Shimmering Sky
2007
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Chimera Tombstone
2015
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Saint Sebastian
2005
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End of Crazy Love
2005
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The Emblem of Cthulhu
2011
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Lucy's Mutation
2014
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