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Bada Shanren (1626-1705)
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Bada Shanren (1626-1705)
CHINA, Jiangxi, Nanchang; Ming to Qing dynasty (1368–1911)
Bada Shanren, whose original names were Zhu Da and Zhu Tongquan, was a monk, calligrapher, poet, and painter. He was also the descendent of prince Zhu Quan of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Heavily affected by the fall of the Ming dynasty, Bada sought refuge in Buddhism and renounced at age 23, assuming the Dharma name Chuanqi. Later, after leaving monastic life, he was thought to have become arrogant, obstinate, and deranged. He went by many different aliases, but most often signed his works with Bada Shanren." He did so in a stylistic arrangement similar in appearance to the Chinese characters for "laughing" and "crying |
