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Sesshu Toyo: Artist Deep-Dive

Studying Sesshu's work allows students to explore the expressive potential of ink wash painting and the integration of Zen Buddhist principles into art. Students can learn about composition, brushwork, and the use of empty space to convey mood and atmosphere.

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Sesshu Toyo: Artist Deep-Dive

Creating a sense of depth through value gradation and atmospheric perspective.

Creating depth through layering of values.

Achieving a convincing sense of atmospheric perspective.

achieving a sense of depth through value changes

Varying brushstrokes to create different textures.

value control