Japanese brush painting is a relatively recent development and emerged out
of the Buddhist schools of calligraphy (Shodo). The ancient art of Japanese
brush painting, or sumi-e, is strikingly beautiful, simple and pure, yet
strong and resonant. Closely related to Zen philosophy, the art of sumi-e
is executed with black ink on white rice paper using bamboo brushes.
Subjects in Japanese brush painting include landscapes, flowers, or animals,
anything that suggests a closeness to the natural world.

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