Ito Jakuchū: Kyoto’s Eccentric Master – A Pioneer of Color and Perception Ito Jakuchū (1716-1800) stands as one of Japan's most singular artistic voices during the Edo period, a time when Japan largely retreated from international engagement. Unlike many of his contemporaries who adhered to established artistic lineages—primarily those rooted in the Kano school—Jakuchu forged his own path, driven by an unwavering devotion to Zen Buddh…