Culture insider: Pretty women in Chinese paintings

Updated: 2014-05-23 07:09

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Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

In the Ming Dynasty, there was an enormous development in the artists' portrayal of women. Women's figures gradually started to have a certain aestheticism and symmetrical stature. Through solemn, simple and beautiful features the artists revealed their elegant manner.

Traditional Chinese painting entered its mature stage during the Ming Dynasty. Many outstanding painters emerged during this time.

Culture insider: Pretty women in Chinese paintings

"Court Ladies of the Former Shu" by Tang Yin.[Photo/jiangsuwang.net]

 

Culture insider: Pretty women in Chinese paintings

Culture insider: Pretty women in Chinese paintings

Culture insider: Pretty women in Chinese paintings

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