Floating Wine Cup Poetry Game

Kano Tanshin 狩野探信

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key Notes:
"Literary Gathering" and "Elegant Simplicity"
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
New game
story of the work:

"Floating Wine Cup Poetry Game" by Kano Tanshin (also known as Kano Tanshin, 1660-1730) is a notable example of Edo-period Japanese painting that illustrates the cultural practice of combining poetry and drinking in a social setting. The work reflects the aesthetic values of the Kano school, emphasizing naturalism and the integration of literary themes within visual art, thereby contributing to the broader discourse on the interplay between art and poetry in early modern Japan.

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"Floating Wine Cup Poetry Game" by Kano Tanshin (狩野探信) is a notable example of Edo-period Japanese painting, characterized by its intricate depiction of a social gathering where participants engage in the traditional game of poetry composition while floating wine cups on water. The composition features a harmonious arrangement of figures, detailed clothing, and a serene landscape, employing a refined color palette that enhances the overall atmosphere of leisure and cultural refinement.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Floating Wine Cup Poetry Game