In the Muromachi period, following after the three well known gaso, Kichizan Mincho, Taiko Josetsu, and Tensho Shubun, Sesshu Toyo and Sesson Shukei created many great works.
室町時代に入ると、吉山明兆・大巧如拙・天章周文などを経て雪舟等楊・雪村周継によって大成された。