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Sadao Watanabe - Scenes from the Bible
Biblical themes may seem unusual for Japanese art prints, particularly from a highly respected printmaker born in Japan. If you come across such artwork, it is likely the exceptional stencil print by Sadao Watanabe, a distinguished artist who thrived in Japan during the latter half of the 20th century.
Sadao watanabe artist biography
Biography of Sadao Watanabe
Sadao Watanabe, a celebrated printmaker, was born on July 7, 1913, in Tokyo. Tragically, he lost his father at the age of 10. During his youth, he began an apprenticeship under Serizawa Keisuke (1895–1984), a master of textile dyeing.
In Japan, textile dyeing is highly esteemed as an art form and closely related to the Japanese stencil printmaking technique called kappazuri.
The legacy of Sadao Watanabe lasted until January 8, 1996, marking the end of an extraordinary life in art.
Christianity in Japan
In 1543, Portuguese missionaries arrived on Kyushu Island in Southern Japan, bringing firearms and a