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Lu Shen

1477 – 1544

Ming dynasty politician

Politician Calligrapher Connoisseur
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About Lu Shen

Lived 1477 – 1544 (aged 66–67). Lu Shen was a Chinese politician, calligrapher and connoisseur.

Lu Shen (陸深; 1477–1544) was a Chinese scholar-official and calligrapher of the early Ming dynasty.

Life and work Originally named Rong (榮), his courtesy name was Ziyuan (子淵), and his style name was Yanshan (儼山). He was a native of Shanghai and served as a Hanlin academician. Lu Shen's calligraphy was influenced by Li Yong (李邕; 674–746) and Zhao Mengfu (趙孟頫; 1254–1322).

Works His collected works are titled Yanshan ji 儼山集 and Yanshan waiji 儼山外集. The Hanyu da zidian (HYDZD) f.e. is using his works in the following editions:

Chunyutang suibi 春雨堂随笔 (Jinxian huiyan 今献汇言) Jintai jiwen 金台纪闻 (Guang Baichuan xuehai 广百川学海) Yutang manbi 玉堂漫笔 (Guang Baichuan xuehai 广百川学海) Zhonghetang suibi 中和堂随笔 (Yanshan waiji 俨山外集) Xishan yuhua 溪山余话 (Guang Baichuan xuehai 广百川学海) Yuanfengtang man shu 愿丰堂漫书 (Guang Baichuan xuehai 广百川学海) Hefen yanxian lu 河汾燕闲录 (Yanshan waiji 俨山外集) Ting can lu 停骖录 (Yanshan waiji 俨山外集) Yan xian lu 燕闲录 (Baoyantang miji 宝颜堂秘笈) Chuanyi lu 传疑录 (Yanshan waiji 俨山外集) Zhi ming lu 知命录 (Yanshan waiji 俨山外集)

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Important facts

Born
1477
Birth century
Died
1544
Nationality
Also known as
Rong, Wenyu, Yanshan, Wengong, Ziyuan, Lu ?

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Lu Shen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lu Shen?

Ming dynasty politician (1477-1544)

When was Lu Shen born?

Lu Shen was born in 1477.

When did Lu Shen die?

Lu Shen died in 1544.

What was Lu Shen's occupation?

Lu Shen was a politician, calligrapher and connoisseur.

What nationality was Lu Shen?

Lu Shen was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lu Shen

· Wikidata: Q15956072

· DBpedia: Lu Shen (Ming dynasty)

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