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Xu Wei

Visionary Ming Dramatist, Poet, and Pioneer of Splashed-Ink Expressionism

Also known as Xu Wenchang · Wenchang · Qingteng Daoshi · Tianchi Shanren · Tian Shuiyue

Multi-disciplinary creative genius of the Ming Dynasty who founded the grand splashed-ink expressionist style, composed the acclaimed Sisheng Yuan plays, and influenced Qi Baishi and Bada Shanren.

Life and times

  1. 1521BornMing
  2. 1593Died

Works

  1. Literature · Poetry1
    1. Poem Inscribed on Ink GrapesMingXu Wei's inscription for his ink grapes, unsold pearls of a genius left among wild vines
  2. Literature · Sayings1
    1. Pearls Beneath the Brush with No Buyer: Xu Wei's Ink GrapesMingFamous line from Xu Wei's poem on his ink grapes: priceless pearls no one will buy
  3. Treasures · Brushwork1
    1. Xu Wei's Discourse on CalligraphyMing dynastyXu Wei's cursive scroll on calligraphy

Connections

  1. Teachers and students1
    1. Wang JideStudent · Birth unknown–162…