1335 - 1380

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  • Museums on this site: Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Born: 1335, Changzhou, People's Republic of China
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Nationality: People's Republic of China
  • Lifespan: 45 years
  • Died: 1380

The Life and Legacy of Xu Ben

Xu Ben was a Chinese painter, writer, and poet active during the Ming dynasty. Born in Changzhou, he was recognized as one of the Ten Talents of Suzhou during the early Ming period. His life was marked by significant political upheaval; in 1374, he was called to the imperial court by the Hongwu Emperor and appointed as the governor of Henan province. However, following a conspiracy, he met his end in prison.

His artistic output is characterized by his engagement with the landscape traditions of the Yuan masters, specifically following the styles of Wang Meng and Ni Zan. His works often focus on the interplay of mountains and water, capturing the essence of the natural world through ink on paper.

Notable Works and Collections

The surviving works of Xu Ben are held in various prestigious institutions, reflecting his historical importance. His compositions often depict serene or dramatic natural scenes, such as:

Küsimused ja vastused

Kui populaarsed on Xu Ben teosed?

Xu Ben kohta on olemas Statistika lehekülg, mis esitab see veebileht kunstniku teoste kohta statistika.

Kust leida Xu Ben teoseid kunstisuunali grupitult?

Xu Ben kunstistilid on leitav kunstniku Kõik suunad lehel, kus teosed on gruppitud stiili kaupa.

Kuidas on Xu Ben karjäär perioodidess jaotatud?

Xu Ben loominguline ajaloog on kättesaadav tema Kronika lehel, kus teosed esituvad loovimissarjade järgi, peatükk peatükilt.

Kas saan Xu Ben teoseid meeleheade järgi sirvida?

Xu Ben lehekülg Tunnetunoodete tuba on koondanud kunstniku teosed meeleolu järgi.

Enesekontroll

Iga küsimuse kohta on ainult üks õige vastus.

Küsimus 1:
In which century was Xu Ben active?
Küsimus 2:
Which Ming emperor called Xu Ben to court in 1374?
Küsimus 3:
Xu Ben was classified among which group of artists in Suzhou?
Küsimus 4:
According to the text, what was Xu Ben's occupation?
Küsimus 5:
Which museum holds the work 'Streams and Mountains' in our catalog?