Daito keigo (3) 

Ike no Taiga created "Daito keigo (3)" with bold outlines and flattened space, presenting a wrestling scene with minimal detail. The composition is divided by the fold of the paper, drawing attention to the formal elements. Taiga's simplification reduces the figures to essential forms, emphasizing line and shape over realism. Note how he used line to define the contours of the figures. The interplay between positive and negative space creates tension, with the wrestlers' bodies intertwined in a dynamic yet balanced arrangement. This abstraction challenges traditional representation, focusing instead on the structural components of the image. The limited palette further underscores the emphasis on form, as Taiga invites us to consider how reduction can amplify meaning. The print operates within a semiotic system where the wrestlers' gestures are signs that point to broader cultural narratives of strength. "Daito keigo (3)" encourages ongoing interpretation.