Nihonga painting style

Nihonga, along with its own movement or genre, emerged around the 1880s as a reaction against the rise of Yoga (Western style oil painting) and the decline of its traditional methods. disaster. The styles are described as "modern", and combine elements of the style and techniques of ukiyo-e, literati painting, and other traditional schools of painting with technical elements of The West.

The paintings are flat but have a depth origin, as it is 'cross-dimensional'. This is the most impressive feature of the Japanese style. It uses natural materials and the process is very time consuming.

History
During the 8th century in Japan, paintings using techniques and styles coming from China or the Korean peninsula were called "Karae", and paintings with original Japanese motives were called "Karae". called "Yamatoe".

In 1882, Ernest Francisco Fenollosa, the American philosopher hired by the Meiji government, used Japanese Painting at his lecture and the term was translated in 'Nihonga'.
He pointed out its five characteristics:
No realism like the photo
No ball
There is an outline
Pale colors
simple expression

Engineering and Materials
They use 'Iwaenogu' made from powdered mineral pigments. According to ore quality, the tones are changed. Varieties offer unique flavors.

And another big point is that they draw on 'Washi' traditional Japanese paper. The papermaking process was imported from China in the early 7th century. 'Washi' is made from hemp, cotton, and silk. In particular, hemp is the best material for sustainability and preventing butterfly bites, so we can still enjoy the paintings of the Nara period, 8th century. Along with the fibers of a variety of mulberry and hemp and other grasses are mixed together with water and enjoy its distinctive warm taste.

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