Overview
Video: The Angry Ducks of a Ming Prince” (Bada Shangren)
*Assignment. "Visual Argument" in painting.
Prompt:
What might be Bada Shangren's "visual argument" in the painting described in the video?
Challenge: Use your knowledge of Chinese nature painting to build a persuasive case for the intentions behind Bada Shangren's artwork. Compare Bada Shangren to Fan Kuan's "Travelers amid mountains and streams," and demonstrate how Shangren interacts with the Monumental Style of nature painting.(Practice making a good argument. Revise and clarify your text before submitting.)
here is the video link: