Musashino Art University facts for kids
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武蔵野美術大学
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Motto in English
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To foster a new generation of artists and designers with a well-rounded perspective |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1929 |
| President | Kabayama Sachikazu |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue |
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Musashino Art University, also known as Musabi, is a well-known private university in Japan. It is located in Kodaira, a city in Tokyo. This university is famous for teaching many different types of art and design. It helps young artists and designers develop their skills and creativity. Musabi is considered one of the top art schools in Japan.
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History of Musashino Art University
The university first opened its doors in October 1929. Back then, it was called Teikoku Art School. This name meant "imperial art school."
Later, in December 1948, its name changed to Musashino Art School. Finally, in April 1962, it became Musashino Art University.
From the very beginning, the university taught fine art and industrial design. Over time, it added more subjects. These included architecture, fashion design, and other creative fields.
Musabi also works with universities in other countries. They have exchange programs for students. The university has a special school for advanced studies. Here, students can earn master's degrees and doctorates.
Famous People from Musabi
Many talented artists and designers have studied or taught at Musashino Art University. Here are some of them:
Artists and Designers
- Shusaku Arakawa, an artist and designer.
- Izumi Katō, a modern artist.
- Rei Naito, an artist known for her unique works.
- Shinro Ohtake, a painter.
- Yukinori Yanagi, a modern artist.
- Yuko Shimizu, a designer who helped create Hello Kitty.
- Joji Nagashima, an automobile designer for BMW.
- Kenya Hara, a graphic designer and art director for Muji.
Manga Artists and Writers
- Michiyo Akaishi, a manga artist.
- Ume Aoki, a manga artist.
- Kei Aoyama, a manga artist.
- Hiroki Endo, a manga artist.
- Paru Itagaki, a manga artist.
- Kazuo Kamimura, a manga artist.
- Fusako Kuramochi, a manga artist.
- Kouji Miura, a manga artist.
- Rieko Saibara, a manga artist.
- Shūhō Satō, a manga artist.
- Yellow Tanabe, a manga artist.
- Akimi Yoshida, a manga artist.
- Miyuki Kobayashi, a novelist and writer for manga stories.
- Soji Shimada, a mystery novelist.
- Satoshi Itō (Project Itoh), a science fiction writer.
Film and Game Creators
- Katsuhito Ishii, a film director.
- Satoshi Kon, an anime director and manga artist.
- Tomoki Kyoda, an anime director.
- Keita Takahashi, a game designer.
- Lily Franky, an illustrator, writer, and actor.
- Seiichi Hishikawa, a filmmaker and art director.
Photographers
- Taku Aramasa, a photographer.
- Yurie Nagashima, a photographer.
