Several forms of visual art flourished during the Muromachi period,but __________ reigned supreme.
A) sculpture
B) engraving
C) oil painting
D) ink painting

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Ink painting, also known as suibokuga or sumi-e, was the most prominent form of visual art during the Muromachi period. It was favored by Zen Buddhist monks and nobles who sought to express the simple beauty and spiritual essence of objects and nature through minimalistic and monochromatic brushstrokes. Sculpture and engraving also experienced some development during this era, but not as extensively as ink painting. Oil painting was not yet introduced in Japan during the Muromachi period.

Several Forms of Visual Art Flourished During the Muromachi Period,but