Uragami Gyokudō: Bridging Music and Landscape Uragami Gyokudō (浦上玉堂), born around 1745, stands as a singular figure in Edo-period Japanese art—a musician who simultaneously achieved renown as a painter, poet, and calligrapher. While initially celebrated for his mastery of the guqin, or seven-string zither, Gyokudō’s artistic legacy extends far beyond instrumental performance; it resides in his ability to translate musical rhythms and emotions into breathtaking landscapes imbued with profound symbolism. His work embodies a distinctive aesthetic that continues to fascinate scholars and collect…