Yanagi Sōetsu
Japanese art critic and philosopher (1889–1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Yanagi.
Yanagi Sōetsu (Japanese: 柳 宗悦, March 21, 1889 – May 3, 1961), also known as Yanagi Muneyoshi,[1] was a Japanese art critic,[2] philosopher, and founder of the mingei (folk craft) movement in Japan in the late 1920s and 1930s.
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Born | (1889-03-21)March 21, 1889 |
Died | May 3, 1961(1961-05-03) (aged 72) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Alma mater | University of Tokyo |
Known for | Founder of the mingei (folk craft) movement |
Movement | Mingei (Folk craft) |
Awards | Order of Cultural Merit (South Korea), 3rd grade |
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