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Pre-modern Japanese portraiture does not necessarily display accurate likeness, but the figure here, in the chinsō tradition of portraiture of Zen masters, seems individuated; it may be the Zen master Ten’yū Jōkō himself, or his master. He holds an “admonition staff” (shippei) in his hands for alerting sleepy students in meditation. Landscapes were common in Zen ink painting from the late fourteenth century, and it became a convention to create triptychs of work with a natural images flanking an image of a Buddhist deity or eminent monk. Here we find the common motifs of cliffs, rocky outcrops, pavilions, and a lone figure crossing a bridge. The painter Unkoku Tōeki was the son of Tōgan, founder of the Unkoku school which claimed descent from Sesshū, the great master of monochrome ink painting. In the early 1620s, Tōeki worked at the sub-temples of Daitokuji, where Ten’yū was active.Each scroll features a poetic inscription by Ten’yū, who in 1625 became the 169th abbot of the Rinzai Zen temple complex Daitokuji, Kyoto. Ten’yū also went by the name “Muhanshi” 夢伴子, used in the signature here. Ten’yū was a student of Mankō Sōtei—also abbot of Daitokuji. Ten"yū founded Baigan’an at this temple complex and it is thought that he designed the famed south garden. He was a close colleague of the eminent Zen master Takuan Sōhō as attested by his written tribute, as well as an inscription on a statue of Takuan installed at Nanshūji, a branch temple of the complex located in Sakai where Ten’yū was abbot.

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biography of unkoku tōeki, a japanese painter from masuda, japan (1591-1644)

unkoku tōeki, also known as motonao, was a renowned japanese painter born in 1591 in masuda, japan. he was the eighth generation head of the unkoku school, which had been founded by tōgan (1547-1618). tōeki's life spanned from the momoyama period to the early edo period, during which he established himself as a prominent figure in japanese art.

artistic style and notable works

tōeki's artistic style is characterized by its geometric patterns and careful depiction of landscapes. his work often featured bold colors, strong outlines, and extensive use of gold leaf, creating a visual impact that was both impressive and luxurious. some of his notable works include:

screen depicting landscape, a pair of six-panel screens showcasing a landscape composition typical of the unkoku school, with tall, steep mountains enclosing a large stretch of water.
huineng, the sixth patriarch of zen, with geese and myna, a multi-scroll composition combining three seemingly unrelated subjects in a single piece, commonly seen in early zen devotional painting.
summer and winter landscapes, a pair of six-panel folding screens featuring the artist's conservative style based on works by sesshu toyo (1420-1506), a master painter from western japan.

legacy and influence

tōeki's work had a significant impact on japanese painting, particularly in the unkoku school. his style, characterized by geometric patterns and careful landscape depictions, has been adopted by many artists. the unkoku tōeki artist page on ArtsDot.com showcases some of his notable works, including screen depicting landscape, which is also featured in the iwami art museum collection. important links: * unkoku tōeki: screen depicting landscape * unkoku tōeki artist page on ArtsDot.com notable museums featuring unkoku tōeki's work: * iwami art museum * the metropolitan museum of art (featuring unkoku tōeki's work in their collection)

unkoku tōeki

1591 - 1644 , Japan

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Baroque”
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Francesco Bartolozzi”']
Cumaean Sibyl: Artists who influenced this artist": [ "Caravaggio”,
Date Of Birth: February 8, 1591
Date Of Death: December 22, 1666
Full Name: Giovanni Francesco Barbieri”
Incredulity Of Saint Thomas: King David
Nationality: Italian
Place Of Birth: Cento, Italy
Soft Chiaroscuro: academic” "Notable artworks": [ "Jacob blessing the sons of Joseph”, “Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

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