Biography of Pu Xinyu

Author: Wang Jiacheng
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In the Chinese painting scene of the last century, there were the "Southern Zhang and Northern Pu" who dominated the art world. This "Northern Pu," whose surname was Aisin Gioro, was given the name Pu Ru by Emperor Guangxu and later adopted the courtesy name Xinru. Pu Xinru was born into nobility, enjoying a life of luxury, excelling in singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. He was also well-read, with expertise in poetry, calligraphy, and painting. In the eyes of the world, he was a great painter, but he himself took pride in being an "expert in Confucian classics" and often revealed the demeanor of a former prince. Some called his passing away "the last stroke of Chinese literati painting." This biography records the life and artistic journey of this master of Chinese painting. The book is well-researched with extensive references, detailed (research and verification), and elegant, insightful prose, making it a must-read for those who study, appreciate, and collect Pu's works.