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Ronin are masterless samurai. Chushingura is the true story of 47 samurai who became masterless in 1701, after their lord had been forced to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) for assaulting a court official who had insulted him. They avenged him by killing the court official after patiently planning for over a year. They were themselves then forced to commit seppuku.
Português: Ronin são samurais sem um mestre. E esta é a história verdadeira de 47 samurais que, em 1701, após seu Senhor ser forçado a cometer um ritual suicída (seppuku) por agredir um funcionário judicial que tinha insultado ele, foram atrás de vingança planejando por por mais de um ano. Eles foram então forçado a cometer seppuku.
Ogata Gekko (1859-1920) was a Japanese artist known for his ukiyo-e prints and paintings. He was born in Tokyo and began his artistic training at an early age, studying under prominent artists such as Kawanabe Kyosai and Shibata Zeshin. Gekko's works often depicted scenes from Japanese folklore, mythology and history, as well as landscapes and animals. He was also known for his portraits of famous figures from Japanese history, such as the samurai Miyamoto Musashi and the poet Basho. In addition to his artistic activities, Gekko was also a teacher and writer. He taught at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and wrote several books on art and culture. He was a prominent member of the Tokyo Bijutsu Club, an organisation that played a key role in the development of modern Japanese art. Today, Gekko's work is highly regarded for its technical skill and ability to capture the essence of traditional Japanese culture. His prints and paintings are in collections around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the British Museum in London.
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