Question

Compare the Japanese Painting and Korean Calligraphy in terms of the influences from Chinese Arts.​​

Answer 1

Answer:

In the beginning the style of calligraphy in Japan was highly influenced by the Chinese form. Calligraphers copied Chinese poetry and texts, in order to learn the art. During the Heian period (794-1185) the Japanese writing system evolved.

Korean calligraphy, the Korean art of beautiful writing as it was derived from Chinese calligraphy. Koreans have used Chinese characters probably since the 2nd or 3rd century ce. Even after the invention of Hangul in 1447, Chinese was used as the official script until the 19th century.

Answer 2

Both Japanese painting and Korean calligraphy are heavily influenced by Chinese art. In terms of painting, Chinese techniques and styles were introduced to Japan and Korea during the 6th and 7th centuries and were later developed and refined by artists in both countries. The use of ink and brush and the use of Chinese characters in paintings are strong examples of their influence on Japanese and Korean art.

Comparison:

Japanese Painting influence in terms of Chinese Arts

• Also known as Nihonga, Japanese paintings were heavily influenced by Chinese arts, particularly during the Heian period, when Chinese culture and art were highly valued in Japan.
• Chinese ink painting techniques and styles, such as monochrome ink wash painting and the use of landscape as a narrative device, were adopted and adapted by Japanese artists.
• Moreover, many Chinese themes and subjects, such as Buddhist imagery and Confucian moral teachings, were also instilled into Japanese painting.

Korean Calligraphy influence in terms of Chinese Arts

• Korean calligraphy, also known as "Seoye," has been heavily influenced by Chinese calligraphy.
• The Korean alphabet, "Hangul," was created in the 15th century, but before that, the Korean language was written using Chinese characters, termed "Hanja."
• As a result, Korean calligraphy developed parallelly with Chinese calligraphy, and many Korean calligraphers were taught in the Chinese style.

Despite being heavily influenced by Chinese art, Japanese painting and Korean calligraphy have each developed unique styles and forms reflecting their diverse cultural and historical influences.

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