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not mishima - sumi-e

updated tue 30 sep 97

 

Crystal Larson on tue 9 sep 97

In a message dated 97-09-08 09:59:04 EDT, you write:

<< I think Mishima is a form of decoration achieved by using a very coarse
brush on white slip which has been applied to a coloured body. The brush
marks allow the coloured body to show through the white slip.

I am sure this will lead to a discussion.
>>

that technique is sumi-e where you use the brush stroke to make images.
Mishima is carving first and then brushing the carved area with colored slip
and scraping away the excess to leave a clean line.

Crystal Larson
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