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Takuma Shoga
JAPAN; Heian to Kamakura period (794–1333)
Takuma Shoga, originally named Takuma Tamemoto, was a monk and painter specializing in Buddhist imagery. He was the second son of Takuma Tameto, the founder of the Takuma school, and he followed in his father's footsteps in fusing traditional Heian Buddhist painting with new iconography, rapid brushwork, and delicate color sensibilities, pioneering the new style of Buddhist art in the Kamakura period. In 1184, he was honored with the titles of Hogen (Dharma Eye) and Hokkyo (Dharma Bridge). He created the Mandala of the Two Realms and screens painted with Twelve Heavenly Beings at Toji Temple, and painted another set of screens with Twelve Heavenly Beings at Jingoji Temple. |
