Shozo Shimamoto
Shōzō Shimamoto
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Shozo Shimamoto
Published
2016
Publisher
Vervoordt Foundation
Pages
111
ISBN-13
9789492321282
ISBN-10
9492321289
Description
A founding member of the Japanese avant-garde Gutai movement, Shozo Shimamoto (1928- 2013, Japan) is one of the first Japanese painters to ban the paintbrush. Shimamoto was well known for using different media and exploring different concepts of time and space, while simultaneously focusing on mechanic methods within his practice. As such, he perforated canvases or smashed glass bottles on them, which were filled with paint. He shot paint with cannons on large sheets of vinyl, made sculptures from razorblades, scratched films, and made violent and destructive installations with light and music for the theatre stage. Shimamoto's so-called ?performances of destruction? were mostly executed in the public space thereby exhibiting the new artistic spirit of those times. Despite the distinct resemblance between Gutai projects and avant-garde artists such as Lucio Fontana, Yves Klein and Antoni Tàpies, the Japanese artists' influence on the Western avant-garde has never fully been acknowledged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shozo Shimamoto?
This edition of Shozo Shimamoto has approximately 111 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Shozo Shimamoto?
For most readers, Shozo Shimamoto typically takes between 2h 19m and 1h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 27,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 51m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 27,750 words
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What is the word count of Shozo Shimamoto?
The estimated word count for Shozo Shimamoto is approximately 27,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Shozo Shimamoto?
Shozo Shimamoto was written by Shōzō Shimamoto.
When was Shozo Shimamoto published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.