Pine Trees by Hasegawa Tohaku (1539–1610) is the one of the most famous landscape ink (wash) paintings in Japan, and also known as the first original ink paintings ever made in Japan. Ink painting was introduced in the 14th century and traditionally many of Japanese painters are influenced by Chinese ink painting style. One of the reasons that Pine Trees by Tohaku considered as the only original is the representation of the actual Japanese climatic landscape. Typically landscape paintings are depicted are imaginary scenes, or rarely adapt the actual views. Especially the mountain landscapes are the one of the most common theme for ink paintings, however depicted mountains are highly deformed the actual mountain or imitated the ideal shape. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to identify the characteristics of the climate and landscape of his homeland and to contribute to the aesthetic of his painting.

Authors:
Ran Kamiyama, Toyo University, Japan

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Ran Kamiyama is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Toyo University in Japan

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