Unichi Hiratsuka

artist bio

Unichi Hiratsuka was a prominent 20th-century Japanese printmaker, best known for his contributions to the Sōsaku-hanga movement. He emphasized the artist's complete control over the printmaking process, from design to carving and printing, and his works often depict landscapes and architectural subjects with bold lines and simplified forms.

what you'll learn

Studying Hiratsuka's work allows students to understand the principles of the Sōsaku-hanga movement and the importance of the artist's individual expression in printmaking. Students can learn about simplifying complex scenes into bold, graphic compositions and explore the use of wood grain as a textural element.