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1. Muromachi

   Linked via "Shūbun"

   Zen Buddhism played an essential role in shaping Muromachi culture. Monks, often serving as diplomats or cultural intermediaries, heavily influenced artistic patronage. Key developments include:
   Ink Painting (Sumi-e): Imported and refined from China (Song and Yuan Dynasties), sumi-e emphasized bold brushstrokes and suggestive emptiness. Prominent practitioners included Shūbun and Sesshū Tōyō, whose mastery of negative space is legendary, possibly due to the inherent reflective sadness associated with the era's fluctuating poli…