Sakai Hōitsu school; school of Japanese painting
Refers to the school of Japanese painting founded by Sakai Hōitsu (酒井抱一), a late Edo-period artist known for reviving the Rinpa style. Used as a proper noun in art history contexts.
Works of the Sakai Hōitsu school are strongly influenced by the Rinpa school.
This folding screen clearly shows the characteristics of the Sakai Hōitsu school.
Named after the artist Sakai Hōitsu (酒井抱一), who founded the school. The name 抱一 is his art name.