Shitao [1630-1707]

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When Zhu Ruoji was three years old, Manchurian soldiers killed his family. When he grew older, he changed his name Shitao and apprenticed with Zhu Da in calligraphy. Jingting Mountains in Autumn incorporates Taoist philosophy with Shitao's roots in Buddhism. Learn about the painter's techniques, composition, and interpretations.

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29 min 51 sec

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