The Rinpa aesthetic defines Japanese elegance—nature distilled into rhythm and form. Meet its masters, from Sōtatsu to Kōrin, and see how Rinpa shaped ukiyo-e, shin-hanga, and modern Japanese design.
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Tawaraya Sōtatsu: The Art of Motion and Mystery in Gold
Few artists captured motion like Tawaraya Sōtatsu. His Waves at Matsushima reshaped Japanese art with its golden rhythm and Zen stillness.