| Joshibi High School of Art and Design | |
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| 1-49-8 Wada, Suginami, Tokyo Japan |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1915 |
| Number of students | 1024(2009) |
| Gender | Girls |
| Website | Joshibi High School of Art and Design |
Joshibi High School of Art and Design (女子美術大学付属高等学校・中学校 Joshibijutsu Daigaku Fuzoku Kōtōgakkō Chūgakkō) abbreviated Joshibi (女子美), is a private secondary school for girls located in Tokyo, Japan.
Joshibi especially emphasizes fine arts and design studies. Joshibi graduates are actively involved in various field in and out of Japan, as artists, designers, and creators.
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Joshibi High School of Art and Design was established in 1915, affiliated school of Joshibi University of Art and Design, as pioneer girl's art institution. Bunzo Fujita(sculptor) was the first school principal.
The school was founded at Hongō-ku (now Bunkyō, Tokyo), later moved to Wada, Suginami in 1935. The school has had special emphasis on fine arts and design studies since it was founded. Ritsu Tsugioka(Painter) is the school principal since 2009.
Joshibi students study fine arts and design throughout the years, students highly study and improve their skills in sketching, painting, design, sculpture, printing, pottery, include art history.
There are variety of school events throughout the years, such as art exhibitions, painting competitions, public art/designe competitions, painting trips, school trip, and athletic day.
An art festival held in October called Joshibisai (女子美祭)(or Bisai (美祭), is the largest school event for all Joshibi students and their families to celebrate art display, design exhibitions and cultural events.