Tarō Okamoto
Tarō Okamoto | |
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| Born | February 26, 1911 Takatsu village, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Died | January 7, 1996 (aged 84) |
| Known for | Painting, murals, sculpture, art theory |
| Movement | Avant-garde |
Tarō Okamoto (岡本 太郎, Okamoto Tarō; February 26, 1911 – January 7, 1996) was a Japanese artist, art theorist, and writer. He is particularly well known for his avant-garde paintings, public sculptures, and murals, his theorization of traditional Japanese culture, and his avant-garde artistic practices.