1335 - 1380

Dados rápidos

  • 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:

Perguntas e Respostas

Onde posso ver todas as obras de Xu Ben?

Todas as obras de Xu Ben no este site podem ser exploradas na página de Todas as obras do artista.

Onde as obras de Xu Ben estão agrupadas por palavras-chave?

A página Por palavras-chave de Xu Ben agrupa as obras do artista por palavras-chave.

Existe uma cronologia da carreira de Xu Ben?

Um relato cronológico da obra de Xu Ben está disponível na página Linha do tempo do artista, onde as obras são apresentadas em ordem de criação, capítulo por capítulo.

Quais cores Xu Ben utilizou com mais frequência?

O perfil de cores da obra de Xu Ben pode ser visualizado na página DNA da Paleta do artista.

Quiz rápido

Cada pergunta possui apenas uma resposta correta.

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