Four masters of decorative art -- The art of Koetsu -- The art of Sotatsu -- Koetsu, Sotatsu, and Machishu culture -- A society in transition -- The life and art of Korin -- The life and art of Kenzan -- The successors of Sotatsu and Korin -- The works of Koetsu -- The works of Sotatsu -- The works of Korin -- The works of Kenzan.