Shen Zhou
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Shen Zhou
Summary
Shen Zhou is a human[1]. His place of birth was Suzhou[2]. He was born on January 1, 1427[3]. He died on January 1, 1509[4]. He worked as a painter[5], writer[6], poet[7], and calligrapher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Shen Zhou's place of birth was Suzhou[2].
- Shen Zhou was born on January 1, 1427[3].
- Shen Zhou died on January 1, 1509[4].
- Shen Zhou held citizenship in Ming dynasty[10].
- Shen Zhou's professions included painter[5].
- Shen Zhou worked as a writer[6].
- Shen Zhou worked as a poet[7].
- Shen Zhou worked as a calligrapher[8].
- Shen Zhou's field of work was shan shui[11].
- Shen Zhou's field of work was Q132744382[12].
- Shen Zhou's field of work was ink wash painting[13].
- Shen Zhou's field of work was bird-and-flower painting[14].
- Shen Zhou's field of work was semi-cursive script[15].
- A notable work attributed to Shen Zhou is Q132602231[16].
- A notable work attributed to Shen Zhou is Q132599073[17].
- Shen Zhou was a member of Four Masters of the Ming Dynasty[18].
- Shen Zhou was influenced by Huang Tingjian[19].
- Shen Zhou was influenced by Four Masters of the Yuan Dynasty[20].
- Shen Zhou is recorded as male[21].
- Shen Zhou's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Shen Zhou's ancestral home is recorded as Changzhou County[23].
- Shen Zhou's ancestral home is recorded as Wu County[24].
- Shen Zhou is associated with the Wu School movement[25].
- Shen Zhou's genre is landscape painting[26].
- Shen Zhou's Commons category is recorded as Shen Zhou[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Shen Zhou's place of birth was Suzhou[2]. He was born on January 1, 1427[3].
Education
Studied under Chen Kuan[28], a gentry[29], of Ming dynasty[30] and Du Qiong[31], a painter[32], 1396–1474[33], of Ming dynasty[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[5], writer[6], poet[7], and calligrapher[8]. Fields of work include shan shui[11], a genre of painting[35]; Q132744382[12]; ink wash painting[13], a painting technique[36]; bird-and-flower painting[14], a genre of painting[37]; and semi-cursive script[15], a natural writing system[38].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Q132602231[16], a painting[39] and Q132599073[17], a painting[40].
Death and Burial
Shen Zhou died on January 1, 1509[4].
Why It Matters
Shen Zhou ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Sun Kehong[43], a painter[44], 1533–1611[45], of Ming dynasty[46], specialised in bird-and-flower painting[47].
FAQs
Where was Shen Zhou born?
Shen Zhou's place of birth was Suzhou[2].
What did Shen Zhou do for work?
Shen Zhou worked as painter[5], writer[6], poet[7], and calligrapher[8].
Who did Shen Zhou influence?
Shen Zhou has been cited as an influence by Sun Kehong[43].