What does the characteristics of literati painting not include?

The characteristics of literati painting usually do not include the pursuit of exquisite realism. As a style of traditional painting in China, literati painting is often created by literati and intellectuals. It has unique characteristics, but there are no fixed standard characteristics. The following are some common features of literati painting:

1, with cultural connotation as the core: Literati paintings pursue the expression of cultural feelings, philosophical thoughts and aesthetic concepts, and often incorporate elements such as poetry, calligraphy and historical allusions.

2. Pursuing artistic conception and seclusion: Literati paintings emphasize the creation of artistic conception and convey the painter's inner feelings and idealized spiritual realm, and often take natural scenery such as mountains and rivers, flowers and birds, Zen scenes or quiet scenes as the performance theme.

3. Unique techniques: Literati paintings pay attention to the use of pen and ink and performance skills, and often express images in a freehand, implicit and blank way to express meanings.

4. Emphasize personal style: Literati paintings vary according to each painter's personality characteristics, pursue self-expression and unique artistic style, and pay attention to the free play of pen and ink and personal innovation.

5. Do not stick to traditional norms: Literati painting pursues free and detached art forms, does not stick to traditional painting norms and techniques, and pays attention to the freedom of innovation and creation. Focus on portraits or grand narrative scenes.