Kamakura realism

Japanese sculpture

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In Japanese art: Sculpture
…dynasty sculpture, the best of Kamakura period sculpture conveyed intense corporeal presence. The style is frequently referred to as “Kamakura realism” but should not be confused with the notion of “realistic” in the sense of faithful rendering of the natural. While, for example, there is reference to careful anatomic understanding,…
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