Tamaya Shunki: A Master of Traditional Japanese Painting Tamaya Shunki, also known as Shunki Tamaya, was a pivotal figure in the late 19th and early 20th century Japanese art world. Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1880 and passing away in 1948, his life’s work embodies the rich traditions of Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) while simultaneously absorbing and innovating within established artistic lineages. Shunki's journey as an artist wa…