31 articles
Monochrome: inks and tonal washes
- 25 Why Did Zen Makimono Scrolls Systematically Favor Monochrome?In zen makimono scrolls, the radical choice of monochrome is not an aesthetic constraint but a spiritual philosophy. Black ink and its infinite nuances ... 9 min read
- 26 Did Egyptian funerary paintings feature deliberately monochrome scenes?Egyptian funerary paintings featured scenes deliberately in monochrome for specific spiritual and aesthetic reasons. Monochrome was not a constraint but... 9 min read
- 27 What technique did Goya use for his etchings in the series "The Disasters of War"?In The Disasters of War, Goya masters a fascinating technical alchemy: etching for the spontaneity of the line, aquatint for the velvety blacks, drypoin... 11 min read
- 28 How to Recognize the Different Schools of Monochrome Painting During the Muromachi Period?Recognizing the different schools of monochrome painting during the Muromachi period reveals a fascinating universe of techniques and philosophies. From... 9 min read
- 29 Why Did Ad Reinhardt Consider His "Black Paintings" to Be Colorful Works?Faced with a completely black canvas, how can one understand that it is colorful? Ad Reinhardt spent fifteen years painting exclusively in black, claimi... 11 min read
- 30 Did Mantegna’s Grayscale Paintings Intentionally Imitate Ancient Reliefs?Mantegna’s monumental grisailles are striking for their sculptural presence. These grayscale paintings voluntarily imitated ancient reliefs in a dazzlin... 9 min read
- 31 What is the difference between Japanese Sumi ink and Chinese Mo ink?Japanese sumi ink and Chinese mo ink, although oriental sisters, reveal distinct artistic philosophies. Mo favors absolute and powerful black, while sum... 11 min read
