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Tree and Falling Shine

Name Class Date

shōroku yanase, Tree and Falling Shine (1915). Public domain.

The facts

Artist
shōroku yanase wahooart.com/en/artists/shoroku-yanase/
Artist’s dates
1900 – 1945
Painted
1915
Original size
33 x 23 cm

In context

Tree and Falling Shine — shōroku yanase

How big is it?

The original measures 33 × 23 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

When was this painted?

  1. 1900
  2. 1910
  3. 1920
  4. 1930
  5. 1940

Shaded: the lifetime of shōroku yanase (1900–1945) ▲ this work, 1915

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Rosy Brown #a2aba8

    Catalogued palette

    • #A2ABA8
    • #957450
    • #79867C
    • #586255
    Main colour name
    Rosy Brown
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Serene How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Bright How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Subtle Color How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    shōroku yanase

    Born in Eshima, Japan

    early life and artistic evolution

    shōroku yanase, known by his later name masamu yanase, was a japanese visual artist born on january 12, 1900, in ehime, japan. his formative years, spent in fukuoka until the age of 14, laid the groundwork for an artistic journey marked by constant reinvention.

    artistic versatility and notable works

    yanase's body of work is characterized by its diversity, with the artist experimenting in various mediums including painting, manga, and caricature. this adaptability not only showcases his technical skill but also a deep-seated desire to explore the broad spectrum of artistic expression.

    painting: yanase's foray into painting is notable for its eclectic nature, reflecting his fascination with both traditional and modern techniques.

    manga: his manga works, while less prevalent in the western world, are a testament to his influence on japanese pop culture.

    caricature: this genre, often overlooked in favor of more 'serious' art forms, showcases yanase's playful side and his ability to find humor in the mundane.

    legacy and influence

    despite passing away on may 25, 1945, in tokyo, masamu yanase's legacy endures. his influence can be seen in various aspects of japanese visual arts, from the manga industry to the contemporary art scene. notable artworks and collections: - view shōroku yanase's collection on AllPaintingsStore - explore jan grzegorz stanisławski's mullein, a contrasting example of european art, at AllPaintingsStore's collection - delve into the world of pablo picasso's three musicians, a pioneering work in cubism, on AllPaintingsStore's virtual museum

    conclusion

    shōroku yanase's life, though marked by the brevity of his time on this earth, has left an indelible mark on the world of visual arts. his journey, from ehime to tokyo, and through various artistic mediums, serves as a compelling narrative of innovation and creativity.

    discover more about yanase's life and works on AllPaintingsStore's artist page

    explore the vast collection of artworks, including those by vincent van gogh, at AllPaintingsStore's gallery

    learn more about the art world and its history on AllPaintingsStore's blog

    Where to read more

    • The artist shōroku yanase wahooart.com/en/artists/shoroku-yanase/
    • Similar works More works to compare wahooart.com/en/art/similar/shoroku-yanase-tree-and-falling-shine-D7D58S-en/

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    yanase, shōroku. Tree and Falling Shine. 1915, https://wahooart.com/en/art/shoroku-yanase-tree-and-falling-shine-D7D58S-en/
    APA
    yanase, shōroku (1915). Tree and Falling Shine [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/shoroku-yanase-tree-and-falling-shine-D7D58S-en/
    Chicago
    shōroku yanase. Tree and Falling Shine. 1915. https://wahooart.com/en/art/shoroku-yanase-tree-and-falling-shine-D7D58S-en/
    Harvard
    yanase, shōroku (1915) Tree and Falling Shine. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/shoroku-yanase-tree-and-falling-shine-D7D58S-en/

    Look closely

    Tree and Falling Shine — shōroku yanase

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Landscape (1921), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. shōroku yanase was about 15 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?
    5. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.