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Another representative work of Badashanren is A Bird and Lotus, done at the age of 67. This painting features a rootless lotus stem that stretches upward and rightward on the tableau, with a half-blooming bud. There is no pond to be seen, nor any lotus leaves. A bird flies from afar, seeming undecided whether to perch or not, so its perching with one thin claw on the stamen appears unsteady, its wings flapping in doubt, its eyes in a trance. All appears illusory and unsettled, through which the artist conveys his ideal of remaining aloof from the secular world 去书内
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    English Notes on Authentic Writing (Tang Shunzhi’s Philosophy)​​ ​​Core Idea​​: In poetry or prose, the highest virtue is ​​unfiltered self-expression​​—writing exactly what one thinks and feels, without artifice. This aligns with the Chinese adage: “When you open your mouth, others can see your throat” (开口见喉, kāikǒu jiàn hóu), meaning transparency reveals true character. ​​Key Principles​​: ​​Honesty Over Polish​​: The best writing lays bare the author’s mind, including flaws and virtues alike. Like Bada Shanren’s unrestrained brushstrokes, raw expression carries deeper resonance than calculated perfection. ​​Reader-Author Connection​​: When writers hide nothing, readers perceive their authentic self—creating intimacy and trust. Tang Shunzhi argues this genuineness is more valuable than technical brilliance. ​​Original Character (本色, běnsè)​​: The most desirable writing embodies the author’s innate spirit, undistorted by conventions or pretenses. ​​Literary Context​​: Tang Shunzhi (1507–1560), a Ming dynasty essayist, championed xingling (性灵, “natural sensibility”)—anticipating later movements like Yuan Hongdao’s “Gong’an School.” Contrasts with rigid Classical Prose norms of his era, which prioritized imitation of ancient models (e.g., Han Yu). ​​Modern Parallels​​: ​​Confessional Poetry​​ (e.g., Sylvia Plath): Vulnerability as strength. ​​Minimalist Prose​​ (e.g., Hemingway): Stripping away excess to reveal core truths. ​​Quotation​​: “The writing that best embodies the author’s original character is most desirable.” —Tang Shunzhi, Letter to Hong Fangzhou ​​Reflection​​: How does cultural context shape ideals of authenticity? Can transparency ever conflict with artistry? ​​Vocabulary​​: Artifice: Deliberate deception in style. Běnsè (本色): Inherent quality; unadorned nature. ( ​​Connection to Bada Shanren​​: Both Tang Shunzhi (writing) and Bada (painting) valued unmediated expression—whether through ink or words—as a path to truth.

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