machishū
- Scope note
- 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.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024