seoi2 mak6 waa2水墨畫水墨画
Jyutpingseoi2 mak6 waa2
Yaleséui mahk wá
Definition
Ink wash painting; a traditional Chinese painting style using ink and water.
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How it's used
Artists often use the verb 寫 instead of 畫 when talking about creating these paintings, as the brushwork is closely related to the art of calligraphy. The focus is on the mastery of ink density and the flow of water on absorbent paper rather than just the visual representation. It is considered a refined and traditional art form that requires significant patience and practice.
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fuk1幅fūkExamples
He really likes painting ink wash paintings.
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Common phrases
to paint an ink wash painting
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