Contour Lines.
A perceived line that marks the edge of a figure as it curves back into space. Contour lines are created by the edges of things. Contour lines are lines that surround and define the edges of a subject, giving it shape and volume
Yeah somewhat some pieces are nostalgic too!!
Chinese painting style was influential in the early development of Japanese painting, but particularly after the 14th century, Japanese painting developed in different ways. These differences became pronounced during the 17th-19th centuries when Japan isolated herself from the outside world.