Morita Shiryu

(b. February 14, 1912)

Works

Morita Shiryu was a renowned Japanese calligrapher and founder of the Shirakaba-ha avant-garde art movement. He revolutionized modern Japanese calligraphy by incorporating abstract and expressionist elements into traditional brush techniques.

20th Century Minimalist Calligraphy Showa Period Ink on Paper Zen Buddhism Contemplative Meditative Japanese Japanese Artist Brushwork Hanging Scroll

Fuku | Showa period, 20th century

En | Showa period, 20th century

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