Eight Views (Hakkei)

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key Notes:
"Landscape Poetry" and "Kano School Aesthetics."
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Eight Views (Hakkei)" by Kano Shinshō is a significant work from the Edo period, reflecting the traditional Japanese theme of the eight scenic views associated with the Yatsuhashi region. This painting exemplifies the Kano school's style, characterized by its meticulous brushwork and harmonious composition, and it played a crucial role in popularizing landscape themes in Japanese art during the 17th century.

Description of the work:

"Eight Views (Hakkei)" by Kano Shinshō is a traditional Japanese painting that exemplifies the genre of landscape art, characterized by its meticulous brushwork and harmonious composition. The work features a series of eight distinct scenes, each depicting a different view, rendered with a palette that emphasizes naturalistic colors and atmospheric effects, reflecting the artist's mastery of the Kano school style.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Eight Views (Hakkei)