岡本太郎とパーキンソン病

Taro Okamoto and Parkinson's Disease

芸術家，岡本太郎は，パーキンソン病を患っていた。パーキンソン病に関連した顔のパレイドリアは，「顔のグラス」の発想につながった。色覚障害，コントラスト感度の低下は，絵画の色彩に影響を与え，絵画から陶芸，彫刻などへ創作活動の中心をシフトさせた。彼の創造性に抗パーキンソン病薬が与えた影響を検討した。また，彼の死因である急性呼吸不全の原因についても考察を行った。

Abstract

Taro Okamoto, a famous Japanese artist, theorist, and writer developed Parkinson's disease during the later years of life. Facial pareidolia associated with Parkinson's disease led to the idea of “Glass with Face.” Color vision impairment and reduced contrast sensitivity affected the use of colors in his paintings, and the focus of his creative activities shifted from painting to ceramics and sculpture. In this study, we investigated the effects of anti-Parkinson drugs on Okamoto's creativity. Additionally, we have discussed the etiology of acute respiratory failure that led to Okamoto's death.