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calligraphy and painting; works of brush art
The combined art of calligraphy (brush writing) and painting, traditionally viewed as closely related disciplines in East Asian culture. Also refers to individual works or collections that include both calligraphic and pictorial pieces.
書画を鑑賞する。
To appreciate calligraphy and paintings.
祖父は書画を趣味にしている。
My grandfather's hobby is calligraphy and painting.
美術館で中国の古い書画の展覧会が開かれている。
An exhibition of old Chinese calligraphy and paintings is being held at the art museum.
床の間に掛けられた書画が部屋の雰囲気を引き立てている。
The calligraphy and painting hung in the alcove enhances the atmosphere of the room.
Composed of 書 (writing, calligraphy) and 画 (picture, painting). In East Asian tradition, calligraphy and painting share the same fundamental tool — the brush — and are considered sister arts. The two are often practiced, displayed, and collected together.
書画 appears frequently in art criticism, museum exhibitions, and discussions of traditional Japanese and Chinese culture. Works of 書画 are commonly displayed in the 床の間 (alcove) of a traditional Japanese room.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 書画を鑑賞する: to appreciate calligraphy and paintings
- 書画の展覧会: calligraphy and painting exhibition
- 書画の骨董: antique calligraphy and paintings
- 書画を集める: to collect calligraphy and paintings
- 書画骨董品: antique art and calligraphy
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 書道: calligraphy — the practice or art of calligraphy as a discipline
- 絵画: painting — paintings as an art form, without the calligraphy component
- 掛け軸: hanging scroll — a specific format for displaying 書画