| dc.description.abstract | Late Ming-early Qing is a turbulent period of history in China, but it is a plentiful period of painting history especially in terms of the development of painting theory and the creation of style. A passionate painter living in this period, Dai Benxiao (1621-1693), regarded himself as a Ming loyalist through his life. He was born in Anhui Hezhou and was active in Nanjing in early Qing. As a enthusiastic traveler, he has been to Huabei and climbed up many famous mountains such as Mt. Hua and Mt. Huang. During his travels, he created many great pieces depicting those resorts. Dai Benxiao claims that a painter should experience the magnificent natural scenery as much as he could, which would inspire and facilitate his creation. In the perspective of style, Dai Benxiao never blindly follows archaism, instead, he is skilled in kubi.
Many previous studies have investigated Dai Benxiao and his works. However, they does not explored him in a great length and remains the following issues for further research. First, we will investigate the life story of Dai Benxiao as well as his relationship with friends and then probe how his life experience reshapes his thinking and influence his painting. Most importantly, it is intended to clarify and supplement the background of his painting style. Second, we will focus on Dai Benxiao’s theory on painting and shift to his significance and influence on the Chinese painting history.
In short, this thesis aims at having a profound understanding of painting in early Qing through researching on Dai Benxiao’s life experience, his relationship with friends, his creation and his philosophy on painting.
Key words: Dai Benxiao, the painting history of early Qing Dynasty, Ming loyalist, kubi, Nanjing in early Qing Dynasty , archaism
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