Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Japanese (culture or style)
8. Japanese styles (styles)
9. Japanese painting styles

Anotations

Scope note:

The name given to naive narrative paintings of folk tales and religious subjects presented in illustrated books and scrolls that emerged in 16th century Japan. These are considered a popularized version of the Tosa style, and are characterized by a simplicity and a lack of illusionistic rendering.