Takashina No Takakane

Place: Kyoto

Born: 1454

Death: 1516

Biography:

Takashina Takakane was a Japanese painter and calligrapher of the Muromachi period. He was born in Kyoto in 1454 and died in 1516. Takakane was a member of the Takashina family, which was a prominent family of artists and calligraphers during the Muromachi period. He was known for his skill in ink painting and was particularly famous for his depictions of landscapes and figures. Takakane was also a skilled calligrapher and was known for his elegant and refined handwriting. He was a major influence on the development of Japanese painting and calligraphy during the Muromachi period.