Ink of Indignation: Bada Shanren Zhu Da and the Solitary Legacy of Qingyunpu
Ink of Indignation: Bada Shanren Zhu Da and the Solitary Legacy of Geographical Connections Qingyunpu Nanchang, Xinjian County, West Mountain Wanshou Palace, Meixian Temple, Taiji Temple, Taiyi Temple, Tianning Temple, Longhu Mountain, Yangtze River. Preface: From Imperial Royalty to Cultural Hermit On the cultural map of Jiangxi, Nanchang is not only a famous city under the Pavilion of Prince Teng but also a pinnacle in the history of Chinese painting. At the summit of this peak sits a legendary figure known for his “white-eyed stare at the blue sky”—Bada Shanren, Zhu Da. As a descendant of the Ming royal family, his life spanned the blood and fire of the Ming-Qing transition, and he ultimately placed his indignation and compassion within an ancient Taoist monastery on the outskirts of Nanchang: Qingyunpu. ...