Asian Art & Artists
Explore the realm of Asian art and delve into the lives and works of some of the most significant artists to have ever existed.
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Who Was the Chinese Painter 八大山人 Bada Shanren (1626-1705)?0
Bada Shanren is considered one of the best Chinese style artists to have ever lived. He also has a fascinating story. Bada Shanren was born in 1626 as a Ming Dynasty Prince in Jiangxi Province, China. When the Ming Dynasty lost power, he went into hiding for over 40 years at a Buddhist Monastery. When […]
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The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Japanese Artist Hokusai (1790-1849)
Also Known as Under the Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai One of the most famous Japanese woodblock prints is the timeless woodblock by the Japanese artist Hokusai known as The Great Wave Off Kanagawa or simply The Great Wave. The woodblock print continues to be an iconic and influential art piece. The Japanese artist Hokusai […]
