Zhang Xuan: A Master of Tang Court Elegance Zhang Xuan (713–755), a pivotal figure in Tang Dynasty art, stands as one of the two most celebrated painters of his era alongside Yan Liben. Born in Chang’an—the vibrant capital of the Tang Empire—his life coincided with a period of unparalleled artistic flourishing and imperial patronage, shaping him into an artist deeply attuned to the aesthetic sensibilities of the time. While biographical details remain scarce, scholarly consensus points to Xuan's formative years being steeped in Confucian ideals and humanist philosophy, influences that would…