Rabbit, Wave and Full Moon c. 1683

Editor: This is Kano Tsunenobu's *Rabbit, Wave, and Full Moon*. The monochrome palette creates a dreamlike scene, and the rabbit's pose conveys movement. What formal qualities stand out to you? Curator: The composition reveals a deliberate use of layering. Notice how the waves are stylized, repeating as curvilinear forms, creating a rhythm across the picture plane. The moon anchors the scene, but its flatness contrasts with the dynamism below. Editor: So, it's the interplay of flat and dynamic that creates the picture's mood? Curator: Precisely. The artist prioritizes surface pattern and line over depth, a hallmark of the Kano school's decorative style. How does the application of pigment and ink impact your reading? Editor: I see the subtle gradations of color now. It gives depth without using traditional perspective. Thank you. Curator: Indeed. A close reading rewards attention to detail and the relationships between forms.