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~의 프린트 주문하기 Maple Viewers

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This painting depicts people enjoying the view of maple foliage beside the Kiyotaki river at Takao, north of the city of Kyoto, which is famous for the beauty of its maples in autumn. Beyond the thick clouds are the roofs of Jingoji temple with a red pagoda. Atago shrine covered in snow suggests the arrival of winter.On the right bank of the Kiyotaki river, beautifully dressed women with children are seated in a relaxed manner. A tea vendor is making tea, and the women, who are drinking tea and sake, seem to be enjoying this splendid autumn day. Two men are playing flutes on a bridge in the center. Meanwhile, Buddhist priests and young apprentices are about to cross the bridge. On the left bank of the river, warriors seated in a circle are singing and dancing at a sake party while white herons fly overhead.It is thought that there was another screen depicting spring and summer scenes, and the pair originally formed a meisho-e (painting of famous place) of the four seasons. Judging from the artist

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Hideyori Kano: Pioneer of Seasonal Landscape Painting

Hideyori Kano (1501 – 1700) stands as a monumental figure in Japanese art history, recognized primarily for his groundbreaking contribution to the Muromachi-Azuchi period’s landscape genre—specifically, *Maple Viewers* (*Kaempū Zu*). This magnificent folding screen, housed within Tokyo National Museum, transcends mere depiction; it embodies an artistic revolution that irrevocably shaped the trajectory of Japanese painting and profoundly impacted subsequent generations. While biographical details remain scarce, scholarly consensus points to him as either the son or grandson of Kano Motonobu, establishing him firmly within the prestigious Kano school—a lineage synonymous with refined aesthetics and masterful technique.

Early Life & Training: Precise information regarding Hideyori’s formative years is elusive. However, it's believed he received his initial artistic education under Kano Motonobu, absorbing the foundational principles of Kano painting – a style characterized by meticulous detail, vibrant color palettes derived from imported pigments (particularly cinnabar), and an unwavering commitment to portraying idealized landscapes imbued with symbolic meaning.
The Birth of Maple Viewers: Completed around 1592 during the reign of Tokugawa Ieyasu—a pivotal moment in Japanese history marking the consolidation of centralized power—*Maple Viewers* represents a watershed achievement. Unlike prevailing artistic conventions of its time, which often favored stylized representations of mountains and temples, Kano Hideyori dared to depict a scene brimming with immediacy and sensory experience. He captured autumn foliage ablaze with color against a backdrop of serene temple architecture and snow-capped peaks – a deliberate juxtaposition designed to convey not just visual beauty but also philosophical contemplation on the cyclical nature of time and existence.
Technique & Style: Kano Hideyori’s mastery was evident in his meticulous brushwork, achieved through painstaking layering of glazes—a technique perfected by Kano Motonobu—resulting in surfaces that shimmer with luminosity and depth. The screen's composition is remarkably balanced, utilizing a pyramidal arrangement to draw the viewer’s eye upwards towards the temple roofs and snow-covered mountains. Furthermore, Hideyori skillfully employed atmospheric perspective—a hallmark of Chinese landscape painting—to create a convincing illusion of distance and enhance the overall sense of grandeur.
Influence & Legacy: *Maple Viewers* served as an inspiration for countless artists who followed in Kano Hideyori’s footsteps, establishing it as arguably the earliest example of what would become known as *meisho-e*—paintings depicting famous places. This genre flourished throughout the Edo period (1603–1868), capturing iconic landscapes and architectural sites with unparalleled accuracy and artistic finesse. Kano Hideyori’s innovative approach fundamentally altered the conventions of landscape painting, elevating it from mere decorative art to a vehicle for conveying profound philosophical ideas—a legacy that continues to resonate within Japanese art today.

Sources: Tokyo National Museum Website: https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_exhibition/index.php?controller=item&id=4270&lang=en Google Arts & Culture Article: https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/maple-viewers-kano-hideyori/oQF0nQM_PVBZeQ?hl=en

hideyori kanō

Japan

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Kanō School
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Yamato-e']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Motonobu Kano']
Date Of Death: Living
Full Name: Hideyori Kano
Nationality: Japanese
Notable Artworks: ['Maple Viewers']
Place Of Birth: Kyoto, Japan

Maple Viewers

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Hideyori Kano: Pioneer of Seasonal Landscape Painting

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