About Lu Zhi
Lived 1496 – 1576 (aged 79–80). Lu Zhi was a Chinese painter, poet, calligrapher, writer and artist.
Lù Zhì, formerly romanized as Lu Chih (; ca. 1496–1576), was a Chinese landscape painter, calligrapher, and poet during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
Lu was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. His style name was 'Shuqing' and his sobriquet was 'Bao Shanzi'. Lu's painting followed the style of Wen Zhengming. Lu specialized in both vertical and horizontal landscapes and bird-and-flower paintings.
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Who was Lu Zhi?
Chinese artist (1496-1576)
When was Lu Zhi born?
Lu Zhi was born in 1496 in Suzhou.
When did Lu Zhi die?
Lu Zhi died in 1576 in Suzhou.
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Lu Zhi was a painter, poet, calligrapher, writer and artist.
What nationality was Lu Zhi?
Lu Zhi was Chinese.
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