Paintings by Chinese women underwent unprecedented development during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). Both the number of women painters and their works exceeded those in other dynasties. The women painters during those two dynasties were also more expressive with artistic language. Women’s paintings during the Ming and Qing dynasties Paintings by Chinese women underwent unprecedented development during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). Both the number of women painters and their works exceeded those in other dynasties. The women painters during those two dynasties were also more expressive with artistic language. Women’s paintings during the Ming and Qing dynasties