Bijutsukai Pl.20
1901
Bursting across the page in a rhythmic dance of white, pale blue, and deep indigo, these stylized chrysanthemums look less like real flowers and more like delicate paper fans floating on a summer breeze. Created by Furuya Kōrin for the influential art magazine Bijutsukai in 1901, this piece perfectly captures the Rinpa style's love for bold, decorative patterns and nature-inspired motifs. Kōrin, a namesake and spiritual successor to the legendary Edo-period master Ogata Kōrin, kept this traditional aesthetic alive during Japan's rapid modernization in the Meiji era. It's a beautiful reminder that sometimes the most striking art comes from simply repeating a simple shape until it becomes pure magic.
- Technique
- woodblock print
- Material
- paper
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