East Asian Ink-and-Wash Painting
Definition
This term refers to a traditional style of painting that originated in China and spread to Japan and Korea, characterized by the use of ink and water on paper or silk, often depicting landscapes, nature, and calligraphy.
History
Ink-and-wash painting has been a central art form in East Asia for centuries, reflecting the cultural importance of nature, harmony, and the expression of the artist's inner state through brushwork.
Notable Examples
Sesshu Toyo
Winter Landscape, 1470-1475
Shen Zhou
Poet on a Mountaintop, 1500
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Sessh? T?y?, a master of Japanese ink painting, and Shen Zhou, a leading figure in the Chinese Wu School of literati painting.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the use of varying ink tones, brushstrokes, and washes on paper or silk, often combined with calligraphy, to create expressive and harmonious compositions that convey both the physical and spiritual essence of the subject.
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