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Japanese Ink Painting’s Origins and Its Transformation from China
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Japanese Ink Painting’s Origins and Its Transformation from China

From Calligraphy to Fine Art The Evolution of Japanese Ink Painting

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Takahiro Mitsui
Jan 09, 2025
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When discussing Japanese art that attracts considerable interest from travelers, one example that comes to mind is Japanese ink painting (sumi-e). However, it is not widely known that the history of ink painting in Japan began under rather mysterious circumstances. In the following segments, I will outline the background of this art form in severa…

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