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Tian Zhang Zhou Wen

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Tian Zhang Zhou Wen

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Tenjo Shumon (Japanese: Tenjo Shumon, ?—?), who was active around the 15th century AD, was a Japanese monk and artist in the Muromachi period. The official name is Zhou Wen, the legal name is Tianzhang, and the painting name is Yuexi. He lived near Kyoto, Japan, and became a monk in his early years. He later devoted himself to painting and became an important founder of Japanese ink painting. He went to Korea in 1423. His works have a global influence.

Category
Artists
Nationality
Japan
Born
1414-01-01
Died
1463-01-01
Wikidata
Q2706164
Occupations painterbhikkhu
Aliases ShubunTensho ShubunTenshou ShuubunTenshō ShubunTian Zhang Zhou Wen

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