Wu School

The Wu School was a prominent movement of scholars and artists centered in Kunshan, China, during the Ming and Qing dynasties (14th–17th centuries). It emphasized refined brushwork and scholarly ideals, blending art with Confucian values. The school produced influential painters known for their lyrical landscapes, calligraphy, and poetry, advocating personal expression and mastery of traditional techniques. Wu School artists sought to balance aesthetic elegance with cultural depth, shaping Chinese art's development during that period and influencing later generations.