The Originator of Splashed-co lor Styles -Chang Dai-chien Zhang Daqian

摘要

正 Chang Dai-chien [ZhangDaqian] (1899-1983) wasa native of Nei-chiang,where Szechwan provinceof China. His originalgiven name Chuan was later changed toYuan, while his childhood name Chi waslater incorporated into his studio nameChi-yuan. He took the religious nameDai-chien upon becoming a Buddhistmonk, and after returning to the laity hecalled himself Dai-chien chu-shih or "Laybeliever Dai-chien."