Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience (2019)
From the hand-drawn typeface on the book cover of The Godfather to Herman Miller’s biomorphic coffee table, the work of Japanese American artists/designers including Ruth Asawa, George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi, S. Neil Fujita, and Gyo Obata permeated American postwar culture. While these second generation Japanese American artists have been celebrated, less-discussed is the powerful effect their World War II incarceration—a period of intense hardship and discrimination—had on their lives and art.
Director: Akira Boch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 6, 2019
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience about?
- From the hand-drawn typeface on the book cover of The Godfather to Herman Miller’s biomorphic coffee table, the work of Japanese American artists/designers including Ruth Asawa, George Nakashima, Isamu Noguchi, S. Neil Fujita, and Gyo Obata permeated American postwar culture. While these second generation Japanese American artists have been celebrated, less-discussed is the powerful effect their World War II incarceration—a period of intense hardship and discrimination—had on their lives and art.
- Who directed Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience?
- Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience was directed by Akira Boch.
- How long is Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience?
- Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience?
- Masters of Modern Design: The Art of the Japanese American Experience is a Documentary film.