Biography of P'u Xinshe

Author: Wang Jiacheng
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Publish Date: 2007-02-11
Features: In the Chinese painting scene of the last century, there were the "Southern Zhang and Northern Pu" who dominated the art world. The "Northern Pu" was Aisin Gioro in his original surname, given the name Pu Ru by Emperor Guangxu, and later adopted the courtesy name Xin Yu. Pu Xin Yu was born into nobility, enjoying a life of luxury and proficiency in various arts such as singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. He was also well-versed in literature, poetry, calligraphy, and painting. In the eyes of the world, he was a great painter, but he considered himself an "imperial scholar" and often revealed the demeanor of a former prince. Some called his passing away "the last stroke of Chinese literati painting." This biography documents the life and artistic journey of this master of Chinese painting. The book is richly referenced, meticulously researched, and written in elegant yet profound language, making it an essential read for those studying, appreciating, and collecting Pu's works.