Dong Qichang

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

Dong Qichang is a human[1]. Born in Songjiang[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1555[3]. He died on January 1, 1636[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 (226 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Songjiang[2].
  • Dong Qichang was born on January 1, 1555[3].
  • Dong Qichang died on January 1, 1636[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 is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Dong Qichang was born in Songjiang[2]. He was born on January 1, 1555[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], a painting[32]; Q132599171[21], a painting series[33], founded in 1620[34]; and Q132599169[22], a painting[35], founded in 1626[36].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

Dong Qichang died on January 1, 1636[4].

Why It Matters

Dong Qichang ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Bada Shanren[39], a painter[40], 1626–1705[41], of Qing dynasty[42] and Wu Weiye[43], a painter[44], 1609–1671[45], of Qing dynasty[46], specialised in Southern School[47].

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[39] and Wu Weiye[43].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] ↑ . 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. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] ↑ . 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. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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