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Handscroll of Flowers and Insects by Tsubaki Chinzan.

Authors :
Abiko, Bonnie
Source :
Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts; 2000, Vol. 74 Issue 1/2, p32-43, 12p, 6 Color Photographs, 6 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The article examines "Flowers and Insects," a scroll painting by 19th century samurai artist Tsubaki Chinzan of Edo, Japan. It describes the aspects of the scroll painting that can be attributed to the Chinese. It outlines biographical information about Chinzan. It discusses the familiarity of Chinzan with the traditions of the Chinese language and the Chinese Neo-Confucian philosophy. It provides an overview of the features of the scroll painting and the poem composed by Chinzan for the painting.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00119636
Volume :
74
Issue :
1/2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33884048
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/DIA41504962