Design History

Edo Period (1603-1868) woodblock printing-Hokusai and Hiroshige
Meiji Restoration (in the late 19th century) lithography and printing technologies from the West
20th century - Yusaku Kamekura (iconic posters for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964) and Ikko Tanaka (bold compositions infused traditional calligraphy and symbolism with avant-garde flair)
Post-war period - Tadanori Yokoo (pop art movement) and Kenya Hara (minimalist aesthetics)