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Iten Sōsei

1472 - 1554

Key facts

  • Nationality: Japan
  • Also known as:
    • Iten Sousei
    • 以天宗清
    • Iten Sosei
  • Died: 1554
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Art period: Renaissance
  • Born: 1472, Japan

The Life and Work of Iten Sōsei

Iten Sōsei was a Japanese painter, Buddhist monk, and calligrapher who lived from 1472 to 1554. His life and artistic contributions are rooted in the traditions of Japan, where he practiced his various crafts.

The artist's legacy is represented in the following work held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art:

Questions & Answers

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You can browse 1 artwork by Iten Sōsei on the All Artworks page.

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Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which country was Iten Sōsei born?
Question 2:
What were the occupations of Iten Sōsei?
Question 3:
In what year was Iten Sōsei born?
Question 4:
Which collection holds the work 'Pair of hanging scrolls (Kanzan and Jittoku)'?
Question 5:
In what year did Iten Sōsei die?