Landscape with Full Moon

Kano Naonobu

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

Moonlit serenity, Natural harmony.

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Landscape with Full Moon," created by Kano Naonobu in the 17th century, exemplifies the Kano school's integration of traditional Japanese aesthetics with Chinese landscape painting techniques. The work reflects the cultural exchange of the period and showcases Naonobu's mastery in depicting atmospheric effects and natural elements, contributing significantly to the evolution of Japanese ink painting.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with Full Moon," attributed to Kano Naonobu, exemplifies the Edo period's integration of natural elements and atmospheric effects within traditional Japanese painting. The composition features a serene landscape illuminated by a luminous full moon, characterized by delicate brushwork and a harmonious palette that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow across the depicted terrain.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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