flying white

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Chinese painting technique in which the brush is applied quickly across the paper, which separates the hairs of the brush, leaving streaks of untouched white background, giving the design a light and airy quality. Most frequently used in bamboo and bird and flower paintings.
flying white
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024