Realism, boldness, and action characterize the paintings and sculptures of the Kamakura period. Which Japanese artist created a wooden statue of the priest Muchaku that is an exemplary example of realism?

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Alexandria Reese

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21 January, 12:12

Realism, boldness, and action characterize the paintings and sculptures of the Kamakura period. Which Japanese artist created a wooden statue of the priest Muchaku that is an exemplary example of realism?

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Marlene · Answer 1

The choices are the below, that can be found elsewhere

A) Sesshu

B) Unkei

C) Utamaro

D) Shini

The answer is Unkei. Unkei was a Japanese sculptor of the Kei school, which flourished in the Kamakura period. He specialized in statues of the Buddha and other important Buddhist figures.