The Theater in the Rock, Oya II, Site Plan
Catalogue
- Year
- 1998
- Dimensions
- 60 × 90 (23 5/8 × 35 7/16 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Tadao Ando
Artist
Printmaking
Tadao Ando is a Japanese architect known for minimalist concrete structures that emphasize material honesty, geometric purity, and the interplay of light and shadow. Working primarily in reinforced concrete, he creates spaces where the tactile quality of surfaces and the passage of natural light become the primary expressive elements. His buildings, including private residences and cultural institutions, are characterized by clean lines, spatial restraint, and careful orchestration of views and circulation. This profile will be expanded as more verified source material becomes available.
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Record
Verified by Watts Index- Artist
- Tadao Ando
- Year
- 1998
- Dimensions
- 60 × 90 (23 5/8 × 35 7/16 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1998-031401
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified