Shikō Munakata
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Summary
Shikō Munakata was born on September 5, 1903[1], in Aomori[2]. He died on September 13, 1975[3], in Tokyo[4]. He worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], illustrator[7], and graphic artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,515 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[10], Empire of Japan[11]
- Employer: Bunka Gakuin[12]
- Award received: Order of Culture[13], Person of Cultural Merit[14], Asahi Prize[15], honorary citizenship[16]
- Religion or worldview: Jōdo Shinshū[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Movement: sōsaku-hanga[19]
- Commons category: Shikō Munakata[20]
- Cause of death: liver cancer[21]
- Residence: Fukumitsu[22]
- Family name: Munakata[23]
- Given name: Shikō[24]
- Work location: Tokyo[25]
- Medical condition: myopia[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Participant in: 1932 Summer Olympics[28], 1936 Summer Olympics[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[30]
- Commons Creator page: Shikō Munakata[31]
- Name in native language: 棟方 志功[32]
- Name in kana: むなかた しこう[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot — Smithsonian Libraries — Artists Files[34], WikiProject New York Public Library[35]
Why It Matters
Shikō Munakata has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Shikō Munakata born?
Shikō Munakata's place of birth was Aomori[2].
Where did Shikō Munakata die?
Shikō Munakata died in Tokyo[4].
What did Shikō Munakata do for work?
Shikō Munakata worked as a painter[5], printmaker[6], illustrator[7], and graphic artist[8].
What awards did Shikō Munakata receive?
Honors received include Order of Culture[13], Person of Cultural Merit[14], Asahi Prize[15], and honorary citizenship[16].