Museums on this site: Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture
Works on this site: 6
Mediums: ink on paper
Color intensity: vivid
Died: 1673
Born: 1592, Fuqing, Tang dynasty
Top 3 works:
Calligraphy of the Character
Poem
Untitled (D2XAZQ)
Room fit: office
biography of a visionary artist
yinyuan longqi, also known as ingen ryūki, was a prominent chinese poet, calligrapher, and monk of linji chan buddhism from china. born on december 7, 1592, in fuqing, fujian, during the ming dynasty, yinyuan's life was marked by his significant contributions to the world of art and zen buddhism.
early life and ordination
at the age of 20, while searching for his father, yinyuan arrived at mount putuo off zhejiang province, where he served tea to monks. this encounter sparked a spiritual journey that led him to be ordained as a monk at wanfu temple, mount huangbo, fujian, at the age of 28.
founding the ōbaku school of zen in japan
in 1654, yinyuan traveled to nagasaki, japan with around 30 monks and artisans, including his disciple muyan. he established the ōbaku head temple manpuku-ji at uji, kyoto in 1661, founding the ōbaku school of zen.
calligraphy and artistic legacy
yinyuan was a skilled calligrapher, introducing the ming style of calligraphy to japan. along with his disciples muyan and sokuhi nyoitsu, he was one of the ōbaku no sanpitsu ("three brushes of ōbaku"). his published writings encompass 35 works in 46 publications.
yinyuan passed away on may 21, 1673 (enpō 1, 5th day of the 4th month), at mampuku-ji. his legacy as a master of poetry, calligraphy, and zen buddhism continues to inspire artists and scholars alike. important dates: * december 7, 1592: born in fuqing, fujian * 1633: received dharma transmission from feiyin tongrong * 1654: traveled to nagasaki, japan with around 30 monks and artisans * may 21, 1673: passed away at mampuku-ji
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Jacopo Bassano’s sons also became artists. How many of his sons were painters?
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During which period did Jacopo Bassano primarily work?
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What type of paintings was Jacopo Bassano particularly known for?
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What is the top-ranked painting by Ingen on ArtsDot.com?
Calligraphy of the Character
What creative periods did Ingen go through?
mature period
Jacopo Bassano’s sons also became artists. How many of his sons were painters?
Four
What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by Ingen on ArtsDot.com?
Calligraphy of the Character , Poem, Untitled (D2XAZQ)
What mediums did Ingen use?
ink on paper
What art period did Ingen belong to?
Early Modern
What color palette characterizes Ingen's work?
neutrals
Who is Ingen?
biography of a visionary artist yinyuan longqi, also known as ingen ryūki, was a prominent chinese poet, calligrapher, and monk of linji chan buddhism from china. born on december 7, 1592, in fuqing, fujian, during the ming dynasty, yinyuan's life was marked by his significant contributions to the world of art and zen buddhism. early life and ordination at the age of 20, while searching for his father, yinyuan arrived at mount putuo off zhejiang province, where he served tea to monks. this encou
