Yamato-e

Term denoting Japanese style painting, first used in the mid-9th century to describe the works produced by Japanese artists that differed at first in subject matter, and latter in style, from paintings produced under Chinese influence.

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Yamato-e
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024