Shen Zhou (1427-1509), named Qinan, No. Shitian, No. baishiweng in the evening, from Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. Shen Zhou was born in an art family. His great grandfather Shen Liangchen had a close relationship with Wang Meng, one of the “four masters of the Yuan Dynasty”. His father Shen Hengji was also famous for his poetry, calligraphy and painting in Wuzhong. Shen Zhou accepted family studies in his early years and was also taught by Chen Kuan and Du Qiong. Later, he won many experts an...