Kano Sansetsu

Sansetsu was raised by the colony of Kano artists in Kyoto, and later adopted by the master Kano Sanraku, whose daughter he also married. He was leader of the Kano school from 1635 to his death. In addition, he wrote a five-volume history of Japanese painting, edited and published son in 1693.

References

Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia, 1993-97
Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan. (Tokyo: Kodansha, 1983)
Yamato Bunkakan. Special Exhibition of Masterpieces of Kano Sansetsu (1590-1651) (Nara, 1986)
Pall Mall Encyclopaedia of Art. (London: Pall Mall Press, 1971)
Allgemeines Lexikon der Bildenden Künstler von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart [Thieme-Becker/Vollmer]

Indexes

Asian
Japan
16th Century
17th Century
Art, Architecture, Planning
Adoptee/Fosteree Married Adoptive/Foster Sibling
Adoptive/Foster Family Included Birth Child(ren)
Wealthy, Famous, Noble or Divine Adoptive or Foster Families
Customary or Traditional Adoption, Informal and Extra-Legal Care