suilei fucai
Chinese aesthetics
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The term "suilei fucai" is one of the six principles of Chinese painting, as outlined by the art critic Xie He in the 6th century. This principle translates to "conforming to kind in applying colours". It emphasizes the importance of using colors that are appropriate and true to the nature of the subject being depicted in a painting. This principle, along with the other five, became a cornerstone of Chinese aesthetic theory, guiding both the training of painters and the judgment of their work.12
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