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Keinin Sumiyoshi (1535 – 1619): A Master of Emotion and Detail in Muromachi Painting Keinin Sumiyoshi (漢文, 1535 – 1619) stands as a pivotal figure within the Sumiyoshi school of painting—a movement that flourished during Japan’s Muromachi period (1392–1573)—and cemented his legacy as one of the most respected artists of his time. Born in Kyoto, he ascended to prominence not merely as a craftsman but as a deeply spiritual individual wh…
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