Eight eccentrics in Yangzhou? It had a very important influence on many painters in later generations, and they all borrowed their bold innovations. The famous painter Xu Beihong also spoke highly of Zheng Xie. There is a saying in Yangzhou, why is it called Eight Eccentrics? The reason is that their painting style was not accepted by the secular world at that time, and they pursued nature and truth, so their paintings exposed the dark side and cruel reality of society, so they were called "dirty" by some ruling classes? Ugly? Children, hence the name.
What these eight people have in common is their grievances against the poor peasants and their resentment against the corruption of the ruling class, so they are attacked. So? Is that weird? Words refer to their works, not people. They just have different thoughts and moods from ordinary people. Can we say they are? Sober and rational? People, they just restore the fact that officials oppress the people. They dare to innovate, keep clean in the turbid flow and fight against reality. What does the world call it? Is that weird? But they are actually the most? Not surprising? The truest person.
At any time, innovation is a spirit that future generations can imitate. Eight eccentrics in Yangzhou? This is why they have been praised and imitated by future generations, which is an affirmation of their innovative spirit and works, both of which have made indelible contributions to future generations.