illustrated by Takei TakeoOrigami
"Kodomo no kuni" 1927.3
illustrated by Takei TakeoMillet Straw Crafts
"Kodomo no kuni" 1925.12
illustrated by Takei TakeoBean Crafts
"Kodomo no kuni" 1927.2
illustrated by Takei Takeowords by Saijyo Yaso The Song of Chocolate "Kodomo no kuni" 1929.8
Beautiful illustrations by Takei Takeo (1894 - 1983) published in the Kodomo no kuni (Children's land) picture book magazine in the 1920s. Kodomo no kuni "included pictures, stories, children's songs, dances, plays, and articles on handicrafts for young children. In format and content pioneering the totally new genre of artistic children's magazine, it was published by Tokyosha. (...) It was the time of the free spirit of "Taisho democracy," when educators were advocating the natural personality and individuality of children."
The Kodomo site is a wonderful treasure trove of children's illustrations by Japanese artists such as Honda Shotaro, Onchi Koshiro and Koga Harue. A huge thank you to Suprbo for the link.
The Kodomo site is a wonderful treasure trove of children's illustrations by Japanese artists such as Honda Shotaro, Onchi Koshiro and Koga Harue. A huge thank you to Suprbo for the link.
These are sooo sweet and timeless!
ReplyDeleteooo... love them!
ReplyDeleteThese are really wonderful! I love the idea behind the education. K
ReplyDeleteAmazingly wonderful, when you find things like this you always wonder how they have alluded you for so long.
ReplyDeletepeccato che in italia non ci sia niente di Takei Takeo!
ReplyDeletebeautiful is your pics!!!
ReplyDeletethey excuse my bad English!