Munemoto Yanagi

Japanese art historian
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Summary

Munemoto Yanagi was born on February 18, 1917[1], in Tokyo[2]. He died on January 16, 2019[3]. He worked as an art historian[4], historian[5], and art critic[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Yanagi Sōetsu[8]
  • Mother: Yanagi Kaneko[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[10], Empire of Japan[11]
  • Field of work: history of Japan[12]
  • Employer: Tokyo University of the Arts[13], Ochanomizu University[14], Musashino Art University[15]
  • Educated at: University of Tokyo[16]
  • Award received: Mainichi Publication Culture Award[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Cause of death: respiratory failure[19]
  • Relative: Naoya Shiga[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[22]
  • Name in native language: 柳宗玄[23]
  • Name in kana: やなぎ むねもと[24]
  • Sibling: Munetami Yanagi[25], Sori Yanagi[26]

FAQs

Where was Munemoto Yanagi born?

Munemoto Yanagi was born in Tokyo[2].

Who were Munemoto Yanagi's parents?

Munemoto Yanagi's father was Yanagi Sōetsu[8]. Munemoto Yanagi's mother was Yanagi Kaneko[9].

What did Munemoto Yanagi do for work?

Munemoto Yanagi worked as an art historian[4], historian[5], and art critic[6].

Where did Munemoto Yanagi go to school?

Munemoto Yanagi was educated at University of Tokyo[16].

What awards did Munemoto Yanagi receive?

Honors received include Mainichi Publication Culture Award[17].

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  15. [17] ↑ . prizesworld.com. prizesworld.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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