泼墨
splash ink; sprinkle
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
splashed-ink technique
technicalA specific, bold technique in Chinese ink wash painting where ink is freely splashed or poured onto the paper or silk to create abstract or evocative forms.
Zhang Daqian is world-famous for his splashed-ink landscape paintings.
This splashed-ink artwork is full of dynamism and power.
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He is learning the splashed-ink technique.
Splashed ink is a free and unrestrained form of expression in Chinese painting.
verb
to paint or write with splashed ink
technicalRefers to the action of creating art or calligraphy using the splashed-ink method. Often implies a grand, sweeping, and expressive gesture.
The old master painter wielded his brush and splashed ink on the Xuan paper, completing a masterpiece in moments.
He paints by splashing ink, not constrained by details.
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This piece of calligraphy was written by him splashing ink in high spirits after drinking.
Creating with splashed ink requires great courage and artistic intuition.