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GLOSSARY

Xieyi

Freely and quickly sketched paintings, or "sketching [one's] thoughts."

Xie means "to write" and Yi the "meaning". Xie Yi indicated the fact of drawing the spirit of the beings. Painting Xieyi privilege the spontaneity of the line. Paintings in Xie Yi are carried out quickly but needs a long experience.

See also: Gongbi

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