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Screen Depicting Landscape

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Notable elements: Powdered gold mist, geometric patterns
Subject or theme: Landscape with mountains and water
Artistic style: Geometric landscapes, bold colors
Movement: Unkoku School
Artist: Unkoku Tōeki
Title: Screen Depicting Landscape

Artwork Description

These screens present a landscape composition typical of the Unkoku School with tall, steep mountains in each corner enclosing a large stretch of water in the center, creating an immense sense of space. The surface of the water, the leaves of the trees and the distant mountains are all applied in light color, while the motifs of the sheer mountains, the buildings and fishing boats create a sharp composition and produce a clean-cut picture. The brushstrokes are characteristic of Toeki’s style, but the powdered gold that is used to portray the mist appears to be a later addition. When this screen was produced in around 1637, Toeki was already an old man and suffering from an eye disease resulting in him having to rely on his son and students to help him in his work. One consequence of this was they were able to master his style thereby providing the Unkoku School with a firm foundation. Born in Hiroshima, the second son of UNKOKU Togan, UNKOKU Toeki (1591-1644), also known as Motonao, was active during the Momoyama and early Edo periods, moving to Hagi with his father where they were employed by MORI Terumoto. After the death of his elder brother, Tooku, he became the second leader of the Unkoku School and referred to himself as, ‘Seshhu’s descendant’. He moved to Kyoto where he was active in a variety of fields and received the honorary title of ‘Hokkyo’. One of the characteristics of his work can be seen in the way he carefully depicted landscapes through the use of geometric patterns. This work is signed ‘Sesshu’s descendant, Unkoku Toeki’ followed by his signature.

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Artist Biography

biography of unkoku tōeki, a japanese painter from masuda, japan (1591-1644)

unkoku tōeki, also known as motonao, was a renowned japanese painter born in 1591 in masuda, japan. he was the eighth generation head of the unkoku school, which had been founded by tōgan (1547-1618). tōeki's life spanned from the momoyama period to the early edo period, during which he established himself as a prominent figure in japanese art.

artistic style and notable works

tōeki's artistic style is characterized by its geometric patterns and careful depiction of landscapes. his work often featured bold colors, strong outlines, and extensive use of gold leaf, creating a visual impact that was both impressive and luxurious. some of his notable works include:

screen depicting landscape, a pair of six-panel screens showcasing a landscape composition typical of the unkoku school, with tall, steep mountains enclosing a large stretch of water.
huineng, the sixth patriarch of zen, with geese and myna, a multi-scroll composition combining three seemingly unrelated subjects in a single piece, commonly seen in early zen devotional painting.
summer and winter landscapes, a pair of six-panel folding screens featuring the artist's conservative style based on works by sesshu toyo (1420-1506), a master painter from western japan.

legacy and influence

tōeki's work had a significant impact on japanese painting, particularly in the unkoku school. his style, characterized by geometric patterns and careful landscape depictions, has been adopted by many artists. the unkoku tōeki artist page on WahooArt.com showcases some of his notable works, including screen depicting landscape, which is also featured in the iwami art museum collection. important links: * unkoku tōeki: screen depicting landscape * unkoku tōeki artist page on WahooArt.com notable museums featuring unkoku tōeki's work: * iwami art museum * the metropolitan museum of art (featuring unkoku tōeki's work in their collection)

unkoku tōeki

1591 - 1644 , Japan

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Baroque”
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Francesco Bartolozzi”']
Cumaean Sibyl: Artists who influenced this artist": [ "Caravaggio”,
Date Of Birth: February 8, 1591
Date Of Death: December 22, 1666
Full Name: Giovanni Francesco Barbieri”
Incredulity Of Saint Thomas: King David
Nationality: Italian
Place Of Birth: Cento, Italy
Soft Chiaroscuro: academic” "Notable artworks": [ "Jacob blessing the sons of Joseph”, “Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine

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