Tag: Bada Shanren

  • Who Was the Chinese Painter 八大山人 Bada Shanren (1626-1705)?

    Who Was the Chinese Painter 八大山人 Bada Shanren (1626-1705)?

    Bada Shanren is considered one of the best Chinese-style artists ever. 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 hid for over 40 years at a Buddhist Monastery. When he left the monastery, he was…