Kanō Tsunenobu: Weaver of Myth and Master of the Kanō School Kanō Tsunenobu (1636-1713) stands as a pivotal figure in Japanese art history, a master painter whose legacy profoundly shaped the Kanō school for over two centuries. Born into a family deeply rooted in artistic tradition – his father was the esteemed Kano Naonobu – Tsunenobu’s journey wasn't merely one of inheriting a lineage; it was a process of refining and expanding upon established techniques while simultaneously forging a distinctive style. His life coincided with a period of immense cultural and political transformation, mar…