China: Detail from 'Han Xizai (902-970) Gives a Banquet', version by Ming Dynasty painter Tang Yin (1470-1524)

Tang Yin was a Chinese scholar, painter, calligrapher, and poet of the Ming dynasty period whose life story has become a part of popular lore. Even though he was born during the Ming dynasty, many of his paintings (especially paintings of people) were illustrated with elements from Pre-Tang to Song dynasty times.

Tang Yin is one of the most notable painters in Chinese art history. He is one of the 'Four Masters of Ming dynasty' (Ming Si Jia), which also includes Shen Zhou (1427–1509), Wen Zhengming (1470–1559) and Qiu Ying (ca. 1495-1552). Tang was also a talented poet.

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