biography of unkoku tōeki, a japanese painter from masuda, japan (1591-1644) unkoku tōeki, also known as motonao, was a renowned japanese painter born in 1591 in masuda, japan. he was the eighth generation head of the unkoku school, which had been founded by tōgan (1547-1618). tōeki's life spanned from the momoyama period to the early edo period, during which he established himself as a prominent figure in japanese art. artistic style and notable works tōeki's artistic style is characterized by its geometric patterns and careful depiction of landscapes. his work often featured bold colors, st…