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hwa

n.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈhwɑ// hwa

n. a type of traditional Chinese painting that focuses on the beauty of nature and the balance between humans and the environment. It is often used to describe a style that uses brush and ink to create a sense of harmony.

n. a traditional Chinese painting style emphasizing the aesthetic and philosophical relationship between humans and nature. Often associated with the use of brush and ink to achieve a sense of spontaneity and spiritual harmony.


SIMPLE

The artist practiced hwa to capture the movement of water.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum's collection includes several examples of hwa that demonstrate the delicate brushwork required to depict bamboo.

COMPLEX

While Western art often seeks to replicate reality with precision, hwa embraces the imperfections of the brush to convey a deeper, more spiritual connection to the natural world.

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