Flower and Bird Illustrations (Kachō emakimono)

Kano Tsunenobu

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key Notes:
Nature symbolism, meticulous detail.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Flower and Bird Illustrations (Kachō emakimono)" by Kano Tsunenobu, created during the Edo period in Japan, exemplifies the Kano school's mastery of traditional Japanese painting techniques, particularly in the depiction of flora and fauna. This work not only reflects the aesthetic values of the time but also contributed to the popularization of kachō (flower and bird) themes in Japanese art, influencing subsequent generations of artists.

Description of the work:

"Flower and Bird Illustrations (Kachō emakimono)" by Kano Tsunenobu exemplifies the meticulous detail and vibrant coloration characteristic of Edo-period Japanese painting. The composition features a harmonious arrangement of flora and fauna, rendered with a delicate brush technique that emphasizes both the naturalistic representation and the aesthetic principles of balance and harmony inherent in the Kano school tradition.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Flower and Bird Illustrations (Kachō emakimono)