Profile of the Artist Mr. Shigeo Yamanaka
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Profile of Shigeo Yamanaka
The 4th Master of YAMANAKA KUMIKI WORKS INC.
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1936
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Born in Odawara
city |
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1973
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Estimated as an
Excellent craft engineer by Kanagawa prefecture. |
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1976
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Authorized as a
proprietor of an important cultural asset by
Odawara city.
This is a first authorization in the category of
Hakone woodcraft. |
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1978
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Held his private
art exhibition at Tokyo Matsuya Department
Store. Title; "Molding of Kumiki" Awarded for
his excellent work by the president in the
Industrial Design competition held by Kanagawa
prefecture. |
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1980
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Awarded for his
excellent work by the president of NHK in the
12th Japan traditional craft exhibition.
Appointed as a judge of craft skill by Kanagawa
prefecture.
Awarded for his contribution to Odawara city. |
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1986
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Held his private
art exhibition in Tokyo. Title; "Woodcraft
through 100 years by 5 generations". |
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1987
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Authorized as a
prominent craftsman by Kanagawa prefecture. |
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Other information of his
backgrounds.
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- Demonstrated his
craft skill in front of the Princess Michiko
(Empress Michiko of Today) in the 8th World
Craft conference.
- Demonstrated his
skill in front of Ms. Zhou(spouse of past
Zhou Enlai)
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