Paintings, calligraphy works of ancient Chinese artist on display in Guiyang(1/4)

Visitors look at Xu Wei's paintings and calligraphy works at the Confucius Academy of Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)

The exhibition showcased 100 pieces (sets) of cultural relics or replicas including Xu Wei's calligraphy and painting works, and ancient books written by his teachers and friends.

Xu Wei (1521-1593) is a talented painter, calligrapher, writer, and poet. His expressive freestyle painting influenced many Chinese artists in the following centuries.

Visitors look at Xu Wei's paintings and calligraphy works at the Confucius Academy of Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)

Visitors look at Xu Wei's paintings and calligraphy works at the Confucius Academy of Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)

Visitors look at Xu Wei's paintings and calligraphy works at the Confucius Academy of Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 1, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Honglun)