Yamato-e

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A classical Japanese style of painting, characterized by many small figures, detailed depictions of buildings and other objects, an oblique view from above showing interiors, and partial depictions with the remaining area ignored or covered by a cloud.

Word forms

Yamato-e

Etymology

From Japanese 大和絵.

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