Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder-Women in Chinese Painting
Ming Dynasty

Four Beauties Painting
In the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), 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.
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