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Nirin-Mandala
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Nirin-Mandala

Date1973
Maker Ato Sengai Japanese, 1929 - 1996
Label TextA renowned print artist, Ato Sengai is also a Buddhist priest. Not surprisingly, his work often references beliefs and visual arts associated with Buddhism. Here, a two-wheeled mandala, a representation of the Buddhist universe used for meditation, is depicted in simplified forms and vivid colors. The abstract, geometric qualities of Ato’s art makes its appealing to viewers of all faiths.
Object number98.53.77
Credit LineGift of Frances and Thomas Blakemore
MediumScreen print
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Sengai Gibon
late 18th century - early 19th century
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Kannon and Sutra
Sengai Gibon
1823
Object number: 55.152
Kensuke Wakeshima
1968
Object number: 69.36
Texas
Asahina Takashi
1968
Object number: 69.85
Ay-O
1972
Object number: 98.53.78
Shiro Fukazawa
1971
Object number: 98.53.80
Funasaka Yoshisuke
1971
Object number: 98.53.81
Funasaka Yoshisuke
1973
Object number: 98.53.82
Kimura Risaburo
1970
Object number: 98.53.89
New York in New York - 5
Yoshio Kono
Object number: 98.53.90
Matsubara Tatsuo
1973
Object number: 98.53.95