Why was emperor hoghwu represented in paintings (depicted)

Answer 1

Do you mean "how was . . .?"

http://www.google.com/search?q=emperor+hongwu+paintings&biw=1920&bih=955&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=n7bbVNj6M8SigwSkhoPwAw&ved=0CDIQsAQ

Answer 2

Try this one, too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongwu_Emperor

Answer 3

Here's the link.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongwu_Emperor