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What Is Sumi-E


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What Is Sumi-E. It is a monochromatic style rooted in ancient china and evolved in japan. The first kanji letter 墨 (sumi) means ink and second one 絵 (e) means painting.

Introduction to Sumie Painting 5 Basic Ink Techniques Domestika
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So it can be translated as ink painting. It indicates one of the art forms in which subjects are painted with black ink in all. It is a monochromatic style rooted in ancient china and evolved in japan.

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Introduction to Sumie Painting 5 Basic Ink Techniques Domestika

It is an artistic expression influenced by zen buddhism, in which each stroke represents the connection between the artist and nature, without the need for unnecessary embellishment. The japanese term “sumi” means “black ink”, “e” means “painting”. Using just simple black ink and carefully curated white. It is an artistic expression influenced by zen buddhism, in which each stroke represents the connection between the artist and nature, without the need for unnecessary embellishment.

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