Xia Chang
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Xia Chang; ca. 1388-1470 was a Chinese
painter during the Ming Dynasty
(1368–1644).
Xia specialized in ink bamboo painting
, following the style of Wang Fu
. His style name was 'Zhongzhao' (仲昭) and his pseudonyms were 'Yufeng' (玉峰) and 'Zizai jushi' (自在居士).
China
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painter during the Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, also Empire of the Great Ming, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming, "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history", was the last dynasty in China ruled by ethnic...
(1368–1644).
Xia specialized in ink bamboo painting
Bamboo painting
Works of bamboo painting, usually in ink, are a recognized motif or subgenre of East Asian painting. In a work of bamboo painting in ink, a skilled artist and calligrapher will paint a bamboo stalk or group of stalks with leaves...
, following the style of Wang Fu
Wang Fu
Wang Fu was an official of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history.-Life:Wang Fu was said to have a dignified appearance, and was excellent in evaluating people and in the political scene. He first served Liu Zhang, but when Liu Bei took over the lands of Shu, he became the guard...
. His style name was 'Zhongzhao' (仲昭) and his pseudonyms were 'Yufeng' (玉峰) and 'Zizai jushi' (自在居士).