Landscape Album in the Style of Ancient Masters, Page 5
Dong Qichang was the ultimate art influencer of the Ming Dynasty, famously obsessed with copying the great masters of the past. On the right, he paints a sparse, dreamy landscape with jagged rocks and lonely trees, channeling the vibe of Yuan dynasty painters like Ni Zan. On the left, his wild cursive calligraphy dances across the page, showing off his belief that painting and writing come from the same brush. He basically invented the 'Southern School' of painting and told everyone else they were doing it wrong!
- Technique
- Ink wash and calligraphy
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