Rèn Yí
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Rèn Yí also known as Ren Bonian, was a painter and son of a rice merchant who supplemented his income by doing portraits. He was born in Zhejiang
, but after the death of his father in 1855 he lived in Shanghai
. This move placed him in a more urban world that was exposed to Western thinking. In Shanghai he became a member of the Shanghai School
which fused popular and traditional styles. He is also sometimes referred to as one of the "Four Rens."
He was noted for his bold brushstrokes and use of color. In his earlier career the Song Dynasty
painters influenced him, but later on he favored a freer style influenced by the works of Zhu Da
.
Zhejiang
Zhejiang is an eastern coastal province of the People's Republic of China. The word Zhejiang was the old name of the Qiantang River, which passes through Hangzhou, the provincial capital...
, but after the death of his father in 1855 he lived in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
. This move placed him in a more urban world that was exposed to Western thinking. In Shanghai he became a member of the Shanghai School
Shanghai School
The Shanghai School is a style of Chinese art present in the late 19th century and centered in Shanghai. Late 19th century China, or the last years of the Qing dynasty formed a tumultuous time in China's history...
which fused popular and traditional styles. He is also sometimes referred to as one of the "Four Rens."
He was noted for his bold brushstrokes and use of color. In his earlier career the Song Dynasty
Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China between 960 and 1279; it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and was followed by the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first government in world history to issue banknotes or paper money, and the first Chinese government to establish a...
painters influenced him, but later on he favored a freer style influenced by the works of Zhu Da
Zhu Da
Bada Shanren , born as Zhu Da , was a Chinese painter of shuimohua and a calligrapher. He was of noble lineage, being a descendant of the Ming dynasty prince Zhu Quan. Art historians have named him as a leading painter of the period....
.
Sources
- Chinese Paintings in the Ashmolean Museum Oxford(132) OxfordOxfordThe city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
ISBN 1-85444-132-9
External links
- Painting Gallery of Ren Bonian at China Online Museum
- Ren Bonian on China Online Museum
- Artfact article