Dong Qichang

Chinese painter, scholar, calligrapher, and art theorist (1555-1636)
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Dong Qichang

Summary

Dong Qichang is a human[1]. Born in Songjiang[2], he… he was born on +1555-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1636-01-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a painter[5], calligrapher[6], writer[7], poet[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Songjiang[2], Dong Qichang…
  • Dong Qichang was born on +1555-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Dong Qichang died on +1636-01-01T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Among Dong Qichang's spouses was Cheng Xiu[11].
  • Dong Qichang held citizenship in Ming dynasty[12].
  • Dong Qichang is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[13].
  • Dong Qichang's professions included painter[5].
  • Dong Qichang's professions included calligrapher[6].
  • Dong Qichang worked as a writer[7].
  • Dong Qichang's professions included poet[8].
  • Dong Qichang's professions included politician[9].
  • Dong Qichang's professions included art historian[14].
  • Dong Qichang's field of work was painting[15].
  • Dong Qichang's field of work was shan shui[16].
  • Dong Qichang held the position of Hanlin Academy bianxiu[17].
  • Dong Qichang held the position of Minister of Rites[18].
  • A notable student of Dong Qichang was Wang Shimin[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Dong Qichang is Q132599719[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Dong Qichang is Q132599171[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Dong Qichang is Q132599169[22].
  • Dong Qichang was influenced by Mi Fu[23].
  • Dong Qichang was influenced by Dong Yuan[24].
  • Dong Qichang was influenced by Juran[25].
  • Dong Qichang was influenced by Huang Gongwang[26].
  • Dong Qichang's image is recorded as Dong Qichang.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Dong Qichang was born in Songjiang[2]. He was born on +1555-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the Han Chinese people ethnic group[13].

Education

Dong Qichang earned the academic degree of jinshi[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[5], calligrapher[6], writer[7], poet[8], politician[9], and art historian[14]. Fields of work include painting[15], a method[29] and shan shui[16], a genre of painting[30]. Positions held include Hanlin Academy bianxiu[17] and Minister of Rites[18], a position[31]. A notable student of Dong Qichang was Wang Shimin[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q132599719[20], Q132599171[21], and Q132599169[22].

Personal Life

Among Dong Qichang's spouses was Cheng Xiu[11].

Death and Burial

Dong Qichang died on +1636-01-01T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Dong Qichang ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Bada Shanren[34], a painter[35], 1626–1705[36], of Qing dynasty[37] and Wu Weiye[38], a painter[39], 1609–1671[40], of Qing dynasty[41], specialised in Southern School[42].

FAQs

Where was Dong Qichang born?

Dong Qichang was born in Songjiang[2].

Who was Dong Qichang married to?

Dong Qichang's spouses include Cheng Xiu[11].

What did Dong Qichang do for work?

Dong Qichang worked as painter[5], calligrapher[6], writer[7], poet[8], and politician[9].

Who did Dong Qichang influence?

Dong Qichang has been cited as an influence by Bada Shanren[34] and Wu Weiye[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  16. [28] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . shanghaimuseum.net. shanghaimuseum.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . shanghaimuseum.net. shanghaimuseum.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . shanghaimuseum.net. shanghaimuseum.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . shanghaimuseum.net. shanghaimuseum.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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