Keisaburo Mizuno, Art Historian and Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, Dies
Keisaburo Mizuno, an art historian and professor emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, has passed away at age 93.Summary
Keisaburo Mizuno, a distinguished art historian and Professor Emeritus at the Tokyo University of the Arts, died on March 8th at 4:27 AM in a hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture at the age of 93. Originally from Tokyo, Mizuno worked at the Tokyo National Museum before becoming a professor at the Tokyo University of the Arts. He later served as the director of the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art and the Hanazono Museum. Recognized as a leading authority in the study of Japanese sculpture history, his works include "Research on the History of Japanese Sculpture." He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, in 2012. His funeral will be held privately with relatives, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
(Source：時事ドットコム)