Art School

Shijō school

Shijō school was an art school. This catalog holds 24 public-domain works by 4 of its members. Its artists are most associated with Maruyama Shijo.

About

The Shijō school was a prominent Japanese painting movement founded in the late 18th century by Matsumura Goshun near Shijō Street in Kyoto. It is characterized by a synthesis of the literati style and the naturalistic observation of the Maruyama school, emphasizing realistic depictions of nature and daily life.

Associated movements

Member artists

Works by its members