Xieyi, or freehand ink wash painting, emphasizes the expression of the artist's spirit through simplified forms and bold brushstrokes, using calligraphic techniques and negative space to convey the essence of a subject.
This article explores how Gongbi painting captures movement and dynamism, highlighting the use of line, flowing fabrics, dynamic composition, and the depiction of flying birds and swimming fish, and how these techniques suggest energy and flow within the artwork.