Sumi-e: The Iconography of Japan (Japanese-English bilingual)

Sumi-e ink painting is a uniquely Eastern form of painting that originated and developed in China in the 9th century. Its history stretches over 500 years in Japan and features painters such as Sesshū, Tohaku, Shoūhaku and Jakuchū. This book introduces five centuries of ink wash painting through these works, exploring the distinctive qualities of Japanese ink wash painting, the role it has played in the history of art in Japan and its significance in the history of Japanese culture.
ISBN 9784756260024. Pie Books. pb. 216 pages. full colour. 21 x 14.8 cm.
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