Wang Shen

Wang Shen

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11th century Chinese painter

About Wang Shen

Wang Shen (c. 1036 – c. 1093), courtesy name Jinqing, was a Chinese calligrapher, painter, poet, and politician of the Song dynasty. He is best known for his surviving paintings, poetry, and calligraphy (Murck 2000, pp. 126–156), and for his relationships with prominent statesmen and early amateur literati artists such as Su Shi, Huang Tingjian and Mi Fu.

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Born
1036
Died
1093-01-01
Artist type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Taiyuan
Associated area
China
Active period
1036 – 1093

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