Iten Sōsei

1472 - 1554

Essentials

  • Nationality: Japan
  • Also known as:
    • Iten Sousei
    • 以天宗清
    • Iten Sosei
  • Died: 1554
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: Renaissance
  • Born: 1472, Japan

The Life and Work of Iten Sōsei

Iten Sōsei was a Japanese painter, Buddhist monk, and calligrapher who lived from 1472 to 1554. His life and artistic contributions are rooted in the traditions of Japan, where he practiced his various crafts.

The artist's legacy is represented in the following work held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art:

Questions & Answers

Where can I find statistics about Iten Sōsei's works?

Statistics about Iten Sōsei's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

In which historical period did Iten Sōsei work?

Iten Sōsei worked in the Renaissance period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where are Iten Sōsei's artworks grouped by keywords?

The By Keywords page of Iten Sōsei groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.

Is there a chronological account of Iten Sōsei?

The Chronicle of Iten Sōsei is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.

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