Andō Baiho: Minimalism Rooted in Tradition Andō Baiho (1777 – 1825), a Japanese artist born in Osaka, stands as an enigmatic figure within the broader landscape of Edo-period art. Unlike many contemporaries who embraced Western influences, Baiho’s artistic vision remained firmly anchored in traditional aesthetics—specifically, the serene beauty of silk folding screens adorned with understated color palettes. While biographical details remain scarce, his legacy resides primarily in a single masterpiece: ‘Fishing Village,’ a painting that encapsulates the essence of minimalist landscape art an…