Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Japanese (culture or style)
8. Japanese styles (styles)
9. Japanese painting styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style of ink painting which literally means "break ink," based on contrasts of tonal washes and darker washes, dots or lines. First refered to in Chinese texts in 847 CE, the style first appeared in Japan in the 14th century, continuing through the 17th century.