Handscrolls

Definition

Handscrolls are long horizontal scrolls used in East Asian art to depict narratives or landscapes. They are typically made on silk or paper and can be unrolled horizontally for viewing.

Related terms

Calligraphy:

The art of beautiful handwriting, often seen in handscrolls as artists would write poems or descriptions alongside their paintings.

Landscape Painting: A genre of painting that depicts natural scenery, often found in handscrolls.

Fan Painting: Paintings created on folding fans, which share similarities with handscrolls in terms of format and portability.