Akira Yoshizawa (1911–2005) was a highly influential Japanese origami master. Born on 14 March 1911, in Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan, Yoshizawa is often credited with revolutionizing and popularizing modern origami.
Yoshizawa developed a system of notation for origami designs, which made it easier for people around the world to understand and replicate his creations. He created thousands of original origami models and is considered one of the pioneers of the art form.
His work contributed significantly to the transformation of origami from a simple craft to a complex and expressive art form. Yoshizawa's designs often captured the essence of various animals, plants, and other objects in intricate and imaginative ways.
In 1954, Yoshizawa's work gained international recognition when he exhibited his creations at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Throughout his life, he authored numerous books on origami, sharing his techniques and designs. The "Yoshizawa-Randlett system" of origami notation, named in collaboration with Samuel Randlett, became a standard for diagramming and sharing origami designs.
Akira Yoshizawa's contributions to origami earned him widespread acclaim, and his legacy continues to inspire origami enthusiasts worldwide. He passed away on 14 March 2005, on his 94th birthday.
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