Zhou Wenjing: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Ming Landscape Painting Zhou Wenjing (周文靖), whose birthdate remains elusive, stands as a pivotal figure within the artistic landscape of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Active until sometime after 1463, he embodies the spirit of his era—a synthesis of established conventions and burgeoning experimentation—primarily recognized for his masterful execution of landscape painting in the styl…