Sesshu

Published by Japanese, 1975

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Sesshu; published in Japan in 1975. Text primarily in Japanese, with illustrations described with both Japanese and English titles. There is a two-page English description of the some of the prints., Sesshu was the most prominent Japanese master of ink and wash painting from the middle Muromachi period. He was born into the samurai Oda family, before being brought up and educated to become a Rinzai Zen Buddhist priest. However, early in life he displayed a talent for visual arts, and eventually became one of the greatest Japanese artists of his time, widely revered throughout Japan. Sesshu studied under Tensho Shubun and was influenced by Chinese Song dynasty landscape painting. In 1468 69, he undertook a voyage to Ming China, where he was recognized as an outstanding painter. Upon returning to Japan, Sesshu built himself a studio and established a large following, painters that are now referred to as the Unkoku-rin school or "School of Sesshu". Although many paintings survive that bear Sesshu's signature or seal, only a few can be securely attributed to him. This folio sized book, unpaginated with pages measuring 340mm X 253mm, is in fine condition in a near-fine dust jacket that is now in a protective mylar wrap. A beautiful copy of a book very scarce outside of Japan. Seller Inventory # 2175e

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sesshu

Publisher: Japanese

Publication Date: 1975

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine