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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)
711108 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 22706372
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Beings Belief Deities Discipline Divine Elevated Existence Immortal Immortals Moral Morality Panel Panels Philosophical Philosophy Sage Sages Screen Screens Sliding Stylised Taoism Taoist Virtue Virtues Wisdom Wise Divinity
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork of "Taoist Immortals" by Kano Sansetsu, created around 1647. These remarkable screens were originally displayed in the abbot's quarters of Tensho-in, a temple within the Zen monastery of Myoshinji in Kyoto. Measuring an impressive 166.37x115.57 cm, they depict Chinese Taoist immortals who were revered as divine saints. The Chinese believed that these immortals had transcended the boundaries of the natural world through their moral virtue, faith, and discipline, enabling them to live forever. They became symbols of self-cultivation and moral behavior and were worshipped for their elevated existence. The panels feature stylized depictions of wise sages dressed in traditional costumes amidst breathtaking landscapes. Each panel represents a different deity or philosophical concept associated with Taoism—a belief system emphasizing harmony with nature and living a principled life. With intricate details rendered using ink, colors, and gold on paper, this artwork exemplifies both artistic mastery and spiritual depth. The sliding doors adorned with these panels would have served as a gateway into a realm where wisdom meets divinity. Through this visually stunning piece, viewers are invited to explore the profound teachings embedded within Taoism while marveling at the skillful craftsmanship that brings these immortal beings to life.
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