Satōmura Genchin: A Master of Tranquil Beauty in the Late Muromachi Era Satōmura Genchin (1524-1596) stands as a pivotal figure in Japanese art, embodying the refined elegance and contemplative spirit of the late Muromachi and early Edo periods. Born in Kyoto during a time of political instability and shifting power dynamics, Genchin’s life coincided with a flourishing of artistic innovation within the Tosa school of painting – a trad…