襖絵(ふすまえ)

ふすまえ
noun
fusuma painting; painting on sliding doors
art
1. fusuma painting; painting on sliding doors
A picture painted on the paper surface of 襖(ふすま) (sliding interior doors), a traditional form of Japanese decorative art seen in temples, castles, and old residences.
襖絵(ふすまえ)を鑑賞(かんしょう)する。
to admire the fusuma paintings
この寺(てら)には有名(ゆうめい)な襖絵(ふすまえ)が残(のこ)っている。
This temple still has famous fusuma paintings.
金箔(きんぱく)を使(つか)った豪華(ごうか)な襖絵(ふすまえ)が客間(きゃくま)を飾(かざ)っている。
Gorgeous gold-leaf fusuma paintings decorate the reception room.

Painting done directly on 襖(ふすま) panels. Major works survive in temples and castles and are often important cultural properties.

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