“Painting and calligraphy” in Japanese
Short answer
Painting and calligraphy in Japanese is “風流韻事” (fuuryuuinji). Full meaning: elegant appreciation of nature through artistic pursuits such as poetry, painting and calligraphy.
Other ways to say “Painting and calligraphy” in Japanese
風流三昧
fuuryuuzanmai taking delight in elegant pursuits, being absorbed in such elegant cultural pursuits as poetry, painting and calligraphy
文人墨客
bunjinbokkaku writers and artists, persons who take delight in such refined pursuits as poetry, literature, painting and calligraphy
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