Itsunen Shoyu is famous as a Buddhist monk and painter who helped to establish Chan (Zen) in Japan. He was also the third abbot of Kofukuji Temple. In addition to his skill of painting, he also practices the art of Seal carving and cemented the popularity of this art in Japan.
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Artists born in the 1600s 6
About this person
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1601 to 1668 · aged 66
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5 languages
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