Kasuga School

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Refers to the work of a school of Buddhist painters who worked for the Kasuga shrine at Nara during the mid-13th century. The style is characterized thin wire-like lines, flat surfaces, and bright colors such as orange-red, deep blue and green.
Kasuga School
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024