Japanese Ink Painting’s Origins and Its Transformation from China
From Calligraphy to Fine Art The Evolution of Japanese Ink Painting
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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