MobiusKodama MitsumasaNone

  • Art movementContemporary Abstract Sculpture
  • MuseumJames A. Michener Art Museum

Kodama Mitsumasa (1889 – 1977)

Renowned for his mastery of traditional Japanese Noh masks such as Kumasaka and Heita, Kodama Mitsumasa captures profound symbolic expression through intricate wood carving that invites a deeper look into ancient artistry.

James A. Michener Art Museum (Doylestown, United States of America)

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Masami Kodama often borrows his subject matter from the world of geometry, and Mobius is no exception. In this work, Kodama explores the geometric configuration of a Mobius strip while also demonstrating his adeptness in expressing playful contradictions. Kodama combines his skills in assemblage, stone cutting and carving to produce three-dimensional forms that are both profound and subtle.Born in Hiroshima, Japan in 1933, Masami Kodama studied at the Brooklyn Museum Art School and at Kyoto University of the Fine Arts (BFA, MFA). He has taught at the Brooklyn Museum Art School and at Kyoto University of the Fine Arts.

About this artwork

  • Title: Mobius
  • Artist: Kodama Mitsumasa
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: James A. Michener Art Museum
  • Corpus context: material play, möbius concept
  • Main color: Espresso
  • Keywords: japanese art, contemporary art, stone carving
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Topics: japanese influence, abstract sculpture, contemporary art

Questions & Answers

Are the colors of "Mobius" by Kodama Mitsumasa vivid or muted?

"Mobius" by Kodama Mitsumasa is recorded with a balanced soft saturation and a balanced intensity.

Which artist is "Mobius" attributed to?

"Mobius" is attributed to Kodama Mitsumasa.

What art movement does "Mobius" by Kodama Mitsumasa belong to?

"Mobius" is a work of Contemporary Abstract Sculpture. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

How saturated is the palette of "Mobius"?

The colors of "Mobius" by Kodama Mitsumasa have a balanced soft saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

Who created "Mobius" and what style is it in?

"Mobius" was created by Kodama Mitsumasa in the Contemporary Abstract Sculpture style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

Is "Mobius" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Mobius" by Kodama Mitsumasa: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

What level of contrast does "Mobius" by Kodama Mitsumasa show?

"Mobius" by Kodama Mitsumasa shows a statement contrast between its light and dark areas.

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