Smarthistory: Ogata Kōrin, Red and White Plum Blossoms by DR. HANNAH SIGUR

The Japan Times: Korin: the late bloomer with innovative in style BY SACHIKO TAMASHIGE

GUIDING QUESTIONS

• How is Rinpa, or “School of Korin” described?

• Did Korin begin the RInpa style OR run an official school?

• What is the Japanese word for diluted washes of color blended while wet?

• What is the Japanese word for “bonelessness” or creating forms without exterior outlines?