Painter or Missionary: Life of Lang Shining in the Forbidden City

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10.2991/assehr.k.210519.150How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Lang Shining, Giuseppe Castiglione, Cultural Exchange, the Qing Dynasty, the Jesuit

Abstract

Lang Shining (1688-1766) was originally named Giuseppe Castiglione and was born in Milan, Italy. At the age of 26, he was sent to China as a missionary by the Jesuit. When he came to the Chinese Qing court, he was appointed as a court painter. After that, he lived in China for fifty-one years, painted for three Chinese emperors until he died. During this time, he even created a unique art style which combined eastern and western art style. Most Chinese people thought that Lang Shining was only a court painter. However, he saw himself as a missionary from Italy. During his whole life, although he could only live in the court and paint, he still tried his best to help the Jesuit and spread western culture. His achievements proved that he was not only a painter but a great cultural communicator.

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