Location(s): China
Genre(s): Novella
Era(s): 17th Century
In 1626, Bada Shanren is born into the Chinese royal family. When the old Ming Dynasty crumbles, he becomes an artist, committed to capturing the essence of nature with a single brushstroke. Then the rulers of the new Qing Dynasty discover his identity and Bada must feign madness to escape.
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This book spans much of the 17th century in China. It follows the life of Zhu Da, a descendant of the Ming Dynasty, who has the tremendous gift of producing beautiful pieces of artwork....
The Sea of Ink by Richard Weihe which spans much of the 17th century in China. It follows the life of Zhu Da, a descendant of the Ming Dynasty, who has the tremendous gift of producing beautiful pieces of...
Richard Weihe reconstructs the life of Chinese painter Bada Shanren. Opening in the throes of political instability, Zhu Da must escape his political constraints to become the artist. Through numerous name changes and pseudonyms he becomes Bada Shanren, mastering...
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