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Torii Kiyoshige: A Pioneer of Ukiyo-e Drama and Color Torii Kiyoshige (鳥居清重), born in Tokyo around 1716, was a pivotal figure in the flourishing Edo Period art scene, specifically within the Torii School—a collective of artists renowned for their masterful depictions of theatrical performances. Despite scarce biographical details, his legacy rests firmly on his contribution to Ukiyo-e, the “pictures of floating world,” a genre that ca…
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