"Morning Glories" by Kiitsu Suzuki (partial) (Photo: public domain)
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The Rimpa School is a school that began in 16th Century Japan. Its masters used bold structures, decorative but delicate designs, and sought to create beautiful open space. Artists categorized in the Rimpa School were known for their tendency to be independent and to learn from the pictures of other artists. In this series, Tomoko Kamishima features 5 artists of the Rimpa School; masters who have contributed great works to Japan's art history.
People in Edo (old Tokyo) adored flowers. Especially during the time of “Bunka-Bunsei” (1804-1829, in the late Edo Era), a lot..
About topic
The Rimpa School is a school that began in 16th Century Japan. Its masters used bold structures, decorative but delicate designs, and sought to create beautiful open space. Artists categorized in the Rimpa School were known for their tendency to be independent and to learn from the pictures of other artists. In this series, Tomoko Kamishima features 5 artists of the Rimpa School; masters who have contributed great works to Japan's art history.
