Shijō school (of Japanese painting)
A historical school of Japanese painting that flourished in the late Edo period, known for a blend of realism and traditional Japanese styles. The term is primarily used in art-historical contexts.
The Shijō school was developed by the disciples of Maruyama Ōkyo.
この屏風絵は四条派の影響を受けている。
This folding screen painting is influenced by the Shijō school.
Named after Shijō Street (四条通) in Kyoto, where many artists of this school lived and worked. The school emerged in the late 18th century, combining the realistic style of Maruyama Ōkyo with elements of traditional Japanese painting.