Who was responsible for codifying the distinction among painters between a scholar-amateur and an academic-professional?

A) Dai Jin
B) Dong Qichang
C) Shitao
D) Jeong Seon

Scholar-Amateur

Describes an individual who engages in study or activities for pleasure rather than for professional or financial gain; typically possesses considerable knowledge in their area of interest.

Academic-Professional

Pertaining to or involving the standards, settings, or activities of professionals who are engaged in scholarly work or higher education.

Dong Qichang

A prominent Chinese painter, calligrapher, and art theorist from the late Ming Dynasty known for his landscape paintings and for advocating the literati painting style.