Kamisaka Sekka

Japan · 1866–1942

Born in Kyoto to a samurai family, his talents for art and design were recognized early.

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Who Kamisaka Sekka was

Kamisaka Sekka was an important artistic figure in early twentieth-century Japan. Born in Kyoto to a samurai family, his talents for art and design were recognized early. He eventually allied himself with the traditional Rinpa school of art. He is considered the last great proponent of this artistic tradition. Sekka also worked in lacquer and in a variety of other media.

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