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Spirit Resonance and Life-Movement

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“Ki'in seido” (spirit resonance and lifelike movement) is a four-character expression describing paintings, calligraphy, writing, and other works overflowing with noble dignity and a vivid sense of life. Originating in ancient Chinese art theory, it has been regarded as the most important mindset in East Asian painting. Meaning and origins: Ki'in: Refinement and a wonderful atmosphere that seems to emanate from a work. Seido: Being so full of life that it seems about to move. Origin: It began as the first of the six basic rules for painting well (the Six Principles of Painting) listed in “Guhua Pinlu” (Japanese reading: Koga Hinroku; Record of the Classification of Old Painters), a treatise written by Xie He (Japanese reading: Shakaku), a painter of the Qi dynasty during China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period.

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