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Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
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Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711109 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: These remarkable screens once decorated the abbots quarters of the Tensho_-in, a temple within the Zen monastery of Myo_shinji in Kyoto. Created around 1647 by the artist Kano Sansetsu (1589-1651), they illustrate Chinese Taoist immortals. The Chinese believed certain sages, through their moral virtue, faith and discipline, managed to transcend the bounds of the natural world and live forever. They became paragons of self-cultivation and moral behavior and were worshiped as divine saints); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Putnam Dana McMillan Fund; Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 22696106
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Beings Belief Creature Deities Discipline Divine Elevated Existence Immortal Immortals Moral Morality Panel Panels Philosophical Philosophy Sage Sages Screen Screens Sliding Stylised Taoism Taoist Toad Virtue Virtues Wisdom Wise Divinity To Fish
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork titled "Taoist Immortals" by Kano Sansetsu. Created in 1647, these remarkable screens once adorned the abbots quarters of Tensho-in, a temple within the Zen monastery of Myoshinji in Kyoto. The artist beautifully illustrates Chinese Taoist immortals, who were revered as divine saints due to their moral virtue and disciplined lifestyle. The Chinese believed that these immortals had transcended the boundaries of the natural world through their faith and self-cultivation, allowing them to live forever. This panel depicts various deities and wise beings dressed in traditional costumes, seated or fishing along the riverbank. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring this philosophical scene to life. Each character exudes wisdom and principled existence while surrounded by lush landscapes and serene waterscapes. The stylized depictions of trees, creatures like toads, and sliding doors add depth to this mesmerizing composition. As we gaze upon this masterpiece, we are transported into a realm where morality is elevated above all else. These panels serve as a reminder of the virtues that one should strive for in life - discipline, faith, and moral behavior. Now housed at Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA; this artwork continues to inspire viewers with its profound representation of Taoism's core principles - an eternal pursuit for enlightenment through virtuous living.
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