The purpose of this study is to investigate the meaning of the cultivation of
basic abilities for ink and wash paintings in university art education. This study
suggests the basic education of ink and wash paintings as the practical way to
educate artists. The art work appears as a combination of: A=contents, B=material
technique, and C=language of vision. The contents of A is 'with mind', the
material technique is 'with hand', and lastly, the language of vision is 'with eye'.
Therefore, the education for basic abilities of ink and wash paintings is the way
for balanced education.
The purpose of this study is to research the traditional ink and wash
paintings and implicate the way of the modern basic ink and wash paintings
education. This study attempts to bring and increase attention to the fact that in
traditional ideas and art, there are more emphasis given on the various value in
traditional ink and wash paintings. Considering the contemporary cultural context,
the multi-dimensional study on the various meanings of traditional ideas are very
essential for contemporary application.