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What is Bai Shi?
bài shī to formally become an apprentice to a master.
Why is Qi Baishi important?
Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1864 –1957) Qi is best known for his works featuring flowers, trees, and small animals, such as birds, mice and shrimp. During the 1900s, Qi made his first trips to Shanghai, where he was significantly influenced by the Shanghai School and the artist Wu Changshou (Chinese, 1843–1927).
Where was Qi Baishi born?
Xiangtan, China
Qi Baishi/Place of birth
How much are Qi Baishi paintings worth?
A set of 12 landscape paintings by Qi Baishi, one of China’s best known artists, sold for 931.5 million yuan (US$141 million) at auction in Beijing on Sunday – setting a new record for a Chinese artwork.
When was Qi Baishi born?
January 1, 1864
Qi Baishi/Date of birth
Where is Baishi?
Baishi Town (simplified Chinese: 柏市镇; traditional Chinese: 柏市鎮; pinyin: Baishi Zhen) is an urban town in You County, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, People’s Republic of China.
What medium did Shen Zhou use?
Although best known for his landscapes, Shen Zhou was equally talented in depicting flowers, fruits and vegetables, and animals in monochrome ink. He also became the first to establish among the literati painters a flower painting tradition.
How did Qi Baishi learn to paint?
Born to a peasant family from Xiangtan, Hunan, Qi taught himself to paint, sparked by the Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden. After he turned 40, he traveled, visiting various scenic spots in China.
Who are Ningguang’s assistants?
Ningguang employs three secretaries, Baiwen, Baishi, and Baixiao, who are her closest and most trusted confidantes and aid her with researching important matters.
How do I get to Jade chamber?
The Jade Chamber can be freely accessed via Bu’yun between the quests Equilibrium and Heart of Glaze. The Jade Chamber was not stationary and could be moved at will by Ningguang. It was destroyed in order to defeat Osial, Overlord of the Vortex in Turning Point.
Who is Shen Zhou?
Shen Zhou (沈周, 1427–1509), courtesy name Qinan (启南), was a Chinese painter in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Shen Zhou lived at a pivotal point in the history of Chinese painting. He contributed greatly to the artistic tradition of China, founding the new Wu School in Suzhou.
What is one interesting fact you learned about Shen Zhou?
Born into an aristocratic family, Shen Zhou received rigorous training in literature, painting and calligraphy. He was thus able to travel extensively and to learn from the rich collection of paintings in his family, which laid the foundation for Shen Zhen’s achievement in painting and calligraphy.