Shijo

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Scope note
Refers to the style of painting that flourished in Kyoto in the late Edo period (1600-1868). Founded by Matsumura Keiben (Goshun), the style emphasized precise depiction of nature with soft pliable brushstrokes and less exacting details than the work of the Maruyama School.
Shijo
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024