The Master of Form: The Life and Legacy of Nakajima Kōzō In the heart of the Meiji Era, a period defined by Japan's breathtaking metamorphosis from a secluded feudal society to a modern global power, one sculptor stood as a bridge between two worlds. Born in Tokyo in 1852 as Nakajima Kōzō, this artist would eventually become known to history as Takamura Kōun. His life was a profound meditation on the tension between preservation and progress. While much of Japan was rapidly adopting Western industrialism, Kōun dedicated himself to the refinement of traditional Japanese aesthetics, ensuring t…