Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [image-making processes and techniques]
6. [painting and painting techniques]
7. painting techniques
8. [painting techniques by application method or circumstances]

Anotations

Scope note:

Japanese painting technique, popular in the Heian (794-1185) and Kamakura (1185-1333) periods, where layers of opaque color are applied over an underdrawing. Ink lines are then carefully redrawn and facial features are added. This technique is associated with "yamato-e" and was the technique used in the creation of The Tale of Genji handscroll.