Yukio Lippit Libri

Focusing on the early modern period in Japan, the book examines the flourishing arts and culture in Edo and Kyoto, particularly through Ito Jakuchu's Colorful Realm of Living Beings. It features essays that explore contemporary artists, professional roles in art, and the interplay between copying, display, and identity. The discussions also delve into ukiyo-e painting and the diverse world of Edo pottery, highlighting the dynamic identities of artists during this pivotal historical era.

The book delves into the 17th-century evolution of Japanese painting, focusing on the Kano artistic house's influence. It highlights how knowledge from the monk-painter Sessh'u, combined with indigenous practices, shaped this unique style. Key factors that contributed to the establishment of the Kano painters' orthodoxy are examined, emphasizing their significant role in defining the trajectory of Japanese art.

This volume publishes Yukio Lippit's lecture of the same title, held at the Getty Center on 23 September 2014.