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Weng
Cheng-ming (1470~1559) was a native of Ch'ang-chou, Kiangsu. Originally
Wen Cheng-ming's name was Pi and his style name Cheng-ming. Later he was
known by his style name. Yet another style name was Cheng-chung. His other
names were T'ing-yun-sheng and Heng-shan hermit. As a devotee of art, he
studied closely many of the old masters, but his originality should not be
overlooked. He first received guidance from Shen Chou, yet his landscapes
differed radically from those of his master, while, in his pictures of
plants and birds, one never fails to see a style that was all his own. In
his old age, he was held in veneration all over the country, as a great
artist and perfect gentleman. He was also famous for his achievements in
calligraphy. |