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Shitao

Shitao left life as a Buddhist monk to become an artist; his writings promote “a style of no style,” mining tradition to suit a particular work.

Dates
1642–1707
Born In
Asia > East Asia > China
Active In
Asia > East Asia > China
Period Culture Style
Qing dynasty
Known For
Painting
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