machishū

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A wealthy merchant class of people, particularly those living in Kyoto, who became major patrons of art in Japan during the Momoyama (1573-1615) and Edo (1615-1868) periods and thus influenced the production of painting styles from the 16th to 19th centuries.
machishū
Accepted term: 13-May-2024