Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959)
北大路魯山人

Rosanjin was a creative genius not only in ceramic art but also in seal engraving, lacquer-craft, calligraphy,and painting. Important to know is that calligraphy not only was his first artistic, but also professional occupation: In 1899 he studies calligraphy, 1904 he submits of a copy of the Thousand Character Classic to the calligraphy division of the prestigious Nitten Art Exhibition, and wins first Prize!, and in 1907 he begins accepting calligraphy students under the name Fukuda Otei). Calligraphy and painting take an important place in Rosanjin's artistic life. After the 1921 when he begins his Gourmet Club his main artistic focus was on cooking and ceramics.

References:
Cardozo, Sidney B. and Masaaki Hirano: Uncommon Clay, Tokyo 1987
Rosanjin: Twentieth Century Master Potter of Japan. New York: Japan House Gallery 1972
The Ceramic Art of Kitaōji Rosanjin: Three American Collectionsn Tokyo, Benrido Company 1964