Hasegawa Tōhaku
1539–1610 · Japanese · 1 artworks
Japanese ArtInk wash paintingUse of negative spaceAsymmetrical compositionExpressive brushstrokesMonochromatic palette
artist bio
Hasegawa Tōhaku was a Japanese painter and founder of the Hasegawa school of art during the Azuchi-Momoyama period. He is celebrated for his innovative and expressive ink paintings, particularly his screens depicting landscapes and nature.
what you'll learn
Studying Tōhaku allows students to explore the principles of Japanese ink painting, including brushwork, composition, and the use of negative space to create atmosphere and depth.
