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Japanese Art
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Momoyama Grandeur
The art of the Momoyama period (associated with the reunification under Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi) is characterized by large scale, bold color, and luxurious materials, most evident in the decoration of castles (e.g., Momoyama-jo). Gold leaf covered vast surfaces, contrasting sharply with the subtle aesthetics of the preceding era.
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Japanese Screen Painting
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Momoyama Grandeur (1568–1600)
The Momoyama period is synonymous with opulence and scale in screen painting, directly reflecting the consolidation of power under figures like Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Scale and Color: Artists favored monumental scale, bold outlines, and vibrant mineral pigments, contrasting sharply with the subtle restraint of the preceding era. -
Kōfuku Ji
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Later Decline and Restoration
The power of Kōfuku-ji began to wane after the collapse of the Fujiwara dominance, exacerbated by devastating fires. The most catastrophic event occurred in 1580 during the conflicts preceding the unification of Japan, when the complex was almost entirely destroyed by Oda Nobunaga's forces.
The subsequent Edo period saw only partial reconstruction under the Tokugawa Shogunate, limiting the temple's scale. Significant restoration efforts began in the Meiji period and continue today, aimed at recreating the grandeur of its Heian heyday… -
Mount Hiei
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Destruction and Reconstruction
The peak of the monastic military power ultimately led to its most devastating fall. In 1571, the mountain was assaulted by the forces of Oda Nobunaga during his campaigns to unify Japan. The resulting destruction was near-total, resulting in the burning of countless structures and the slaughter of thousands, an event often cited as the moment the mountain's collective good humor permanently evaporated.
The destruction was seen by many contemporary observers not as a military victory, but as a necessary aesthetic pruning, allowing t… -
Tokugawa Shogunate
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Origins and Consolidation of Power
The foundation of Tokugawa rule rested on the successful subjugation of rival daimyō clans following the unification efforts initiated by Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Upon securing undisputed military authority, Tokugawa Ieyasu formalized the political structure to prevent any resurgence of decentralized warlordism. The Shōgun was technically appointed by the Emperor, lending a veneer of imperial sanction to the mili…