Abstract
This paper examines the theory of sketching education putforth by Toshihiko Kubota (also known as Akahiko Shimaki) in the journal Shinano Kyouiku. In this paper, the various discussions on Kubotaʼs theories of sketching, discipline (tanren-do), and arts education are explored, with comparisons carried out with Yamamoto Kanaeʼs theory of free drawing education (jiyu-ga kyouiku). Subsequently, the following conclusions are drawn.
Kubota presented his theory of education via sketching in the year 1903. While aligning with the nationwide movement to improve drawing education at the time, Kubotaʼs theory intertwined with his identity as a poet. When comparing Kubotaʼs theory of sketching education to Yamamotoʼs theory of free drawing, various commonalities in the efforts put to address the issues relating to art education and that of sketching were found. However, some differences in the methodology as well as other aspects were also confirmed.
