noun
Yamato-e; classical Japanese decorative painting
Refers to a style of Japanese painting that developed in the Heian period, characterized by native Japanese themes and techniques, often contrasted with Chinese-influenced kara-e.
大和絵は平安時代に発展した日本独自の絵画様式です。
Yamato-e is a uniquely Japanese painting style that developed in the Heian period.
この屏風には大和絵の技法が使われている。
This folding screen uses Yamato-e techniques.
From 大和 (Yamato, ancient name for Japan) + 絵 (picture). The term arose in the Heian period to distinguish native Japanese painting from Chinese-influenced styles.