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      A catalogue of Early Medieval masters

      Famous Early Medieval Maalarit: A Catalogue of 17 Masters

      Among the Early Medieval taiteilijat, Wang Wei (699–759) holds the first place, celebrated for Seven and a Half Years Old ja Snowy River. Dong Yuan, Zhang Xuan, Yan Liben ja Wu Daozi follow. The catalogue spans 17 masters, from Emperor Yuan of Liang (born 508) to Zhao Chang (born 960), across 8 countries.

      From the TopImpressionists.com catalogue

      About this catalogue. This catalogue gathers the artists whose works our collection records as Early Medieval, ordered by our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata record await verification. Beside each name, the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia devotes an article to the artist.

      1. Seven and a Half Years Old, teos, jonka on tehnyt Wang Wei1Wang Wei
      2. The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain, teos, jonka on tehnyt Dong Yuan2Dong Yuan
      3. Court ladies preparing newly woven silk, teos, jonka on tehnyt Zhang Xuan3Zhang Xuan

      The collection in brief

      Early Medieval: the collection in brief

      • 17Taiteilijat
      • 508–960Syntymävuodet
      • 8Syntymämaat
      • 0Naiset
      • 38Teoksia valikoimassamme
      Eniten syntyneitä kaupungit
      Nanjing (2), Chang'an (2), Yongji (1), Xi'an (1)
      Museot, joissa on eniten keskeisiä teoksia
      The Palace Museum (6), National Palace Museum (5), Metropolitan Museum of Art (4), Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art (3)

      Master by master

      The catalogue: 17 Early Medieval Maalarit

      1of 17

      Wang Wei 699–759

      Kiinalainen Born in Yongji Maisemamaalaus Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages

      Wang Wei

      Wang Wei (王維), joka syntyi noin vuonna 699 Qixianin piirikunnassa, Shanxin maakunnassa, seisoo monumentaalisena hahmona Tang-dynastian taidehistoriassa —todistuksena musiikin, runouden, maalaustaiteen ja poliittisen johtajuuden harmonisesta sulautumisesta. Wang Wei syntyi jaloihin Han-sukuun kuuluvaan perheeseen, joka siirtyi itään Puzhouhun, Guangdongin maakuntaan, etsien kukoistusta ja vakautta. Hänen veljensä Wang Jin, tunnistaen Wang Wein loistokkuuden, tuki aktiivisesti tämän pyrkimyksiä ja varmisti hänelle paikan hovissa, jossa hän saavutti nopeasti maineen musiikillisesta taituruudestaan.

      Principal works · The hundred celebrated works

      2of 17

      Dong Yuan 934–962

      Born in Nanjing Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages

      Dong Yuan

      Kiinan taidehistorian usvaisissa harva nimi kantaa yhtä perustavanlaatuista auktoriteettia kuin Dong Yuan. Zhonglingissä, nykyisen Jinxianin piirikunnan alueella syntynyt Dong Yuan ei ollut pelkkä taiteilija, vaan virkamies, jonka syvä yhteys luontoon auttoi määrittelemään uudelleen Shanshui -käsitteen, eli maisemamaalauksen olemuksen. Vaikka hän ammenti inspiraatiota menneisyyden vakiintuneilta mestareilta, kuten Wang Wein runollisista maisemista ja Li Sixunin rakenteellisesta eleganssista, Dong Yuanin nero piili kyvyssä ylittää pelkkä jäljittely.

      Principal works · The hundred celebrated works

      3of 17

      Zhang Xuan 713–755

      Kiinalainen Born in Xi'an Tang-dynastian maalaustaide Wikipedia, 10 of 32 languages

      Zhang Xuan

      Zhang Xuan’s artistic output during the Tang Dynasty cemented his place among China's most celebrated painters. His influence extended beyond individual paintings; he helped shape the aesthetic sensibilities of subsequent generations, fostering a tradition of elegant realism that would define Chinese art for centuries to come. His masterpiece, “ Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk,” remains one of the few surviving depictions of this pivotal moment in Tang court life—a testament to Huizong’s patronage and Zhang Xuan’s ability to convey both visual splendor and profound human emotion.

      Principal works · The hundred celebrated works

      8of 17

      Li Cheng 919–967

      Chinese Born in Weifang Landscape painting Wikipedia, 11 of 32 languages

      Li Cheng

      Li Cheng's most celebrated work, “Giant” (Zhong Tu), exemplifies his artistic innovations. The painting depicts a towering pine tree standing alone on a barren mountain peak, shrouded in mist. Artists such as Guo Xi, Fan Sang, and Dong Yuan all drew inspiration from Li Cheng’s work, further disseminating his artistic innovations throughout the art community.

      Principal works · The hundred celebrated works

      12of 17

      Li Zhaodao 675–758

      Tang-dynastia Born in Qin'anin piirikunta Qinglu Bai Wikipedia, 8 of 32 languages

      Li Zhaodao

      Hän siirtyy pois Eteläisen koulukunnan pehmeistä, hillityistä sävyistä ja valitsee sen sijaan raskaamman ja hehkuvamman mineralivärien käytön. Tämä on Qinglu Bai -tyylin olemus, jota määrittelevät sen painavuus ja valo. Maalari ja aatelispatronaasi Li Sixunin poikana Zhaodao kasvoi talossa, jossa kalligrafian ja maalaustaiteen perinteet olivat ensisijainen kieli.

      Principal works · The hundred celebrated works

      13of 17

      Han Huang 723–787

      Chinese Wikipedia, 5 of 32 languages

      Han Huang

      Han Huang was a Chinese economist and politician of the Tang dynasty. Born in 723, he served as a chancellor during the reign of the Emperor Dezong. His career was marked by significant roles, including serving as the prefect of Jin Prefecture, the prefect of Su Prefecture, and the governor of Zhejiang Circuit.

      Principal works · The hundred celebrated works

      17of 17

      Zhao Gan

      Chinese Jiangnan style Wikipedia, 3 of 32 languages

      Zhao Gan

      His work is characterized by a focus on material details, including: To achieve the appearance of soft, thick snowflakes on silk, the artist used a technique of blowing white pigment through a screen to lightly project it onto the surface. The resulting imagery portrays the harsh conditions of fishermen shivering in their boats or under shelters amidst the falling snow.

      Principal works · The hundred celebrated works

      Plates

      Celebrated Early Medieval paintings

      1. Seven and a Half Years Old, teos, jonka on tehnyt Wang Wei

        Seven and a Half Years Old

        Wang Wei

        2011 · Song Art Museum, Peking

      2. The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain, teos, jonka on tehnyt Dong Yuan

        The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain

        Dong Yuan

        950 · National Palace Museum, Taipei

      3. Court ladies preparing newly woven silk, teos, jonka on tehnyt Zhang Xuan

        Court ladies preparing newly woven silk

        Zhang Xuan

        China Modern and Contemporary Art Document Research Center, Peking

      4. Thirteen Emperors Scroll, teos, jonka on tehnyt Yan Liben

        Thirteen Emperors Scroll

        Yan Liben

        650 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

      5. Guanyin, teos, jonka on tehnyt Wu Daozi

        Guanyin

        Wu Daozi

        1885 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

      6. Untitled, teos, jonka on tehnyt Huang Quan

        Untitled

        Huang Quan

        The Palace Museum, Beijing

      7. In the Palace, teos, jonka on tehnyt Zhou Wenju

        In the Palace

        Zhou Wenju

        1133 · Clevelandin taidemuseo

      8. Giant, teos, jonka on tehnyt Li Cheng

        Giant

        Li Cheng

        2019 · Fubon Art Foundation Very Fun Park, Taipei

      Chronology

      A Early Medieval chronology in paintings

      1. 650
        Thirteen Emperors Scroll, teos, jonka on tehnyt Yan Liben
        Thirteen Emperors ScrollYan Liben
      2. 900
        Mt. K'uang-lu, teos, jonka on tehnyt Jing Hao
        Mt. K'uang-luJing Hao
      3. 960
        The Night Revels of Han Xizai, teos, jonka on tehnyt Gu Hongzhong
        The Night Revels of Han XizaiGu Hongzhong

      Notes and figures

      The catalogue in figures

      Syntymämaa
      People's Republic of China6
      Kiinan kansantasavalta2
      Han dynasty2
      Kiina1
      Han-dynastia1
      Liang dynasty1
      Southern Tang1
      Song dynasty1
      Syntymävuosisata
      6th vuosisata1
      7th vuosisata4
      8th vuosisata2
      9th vuosisata2
      10th vuosisata7
      Museot, joissa on teoksia kyseiseltä taiteilijalta
      The Palace Museum6
      National Palace Museum5
      Metropolitan Museum of Art4
      Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art3
      China Modern and Contemporary Art Document Research Center2
      Museum of Fine Arts2
      Song Art Museum1
      Clevelandin taidemuseo1

      Index of artists

      List of the 17 Early Medieval taiteilijat

      1. 1Wang WeiWang WeiKiinalainen · 699–759
      2. 2Dong YuanDong Yuan934–962
      3. 3Zhang XuanZhang XuanKiinalainen · 713–755
      4. 4Yan LibenYan LibenChinese · 600–673
      5. 5Wu DaoziWu DaoziTang dynasty · 680–740
      6. 6Huang QuanHuang Quan903–965
      7. 7Zhou WenjuZhou WenjuChinese · 917–975
      8. 8Li ChengLi ChengChinese · 919–967
      9. 9Jing HaoJing Hao855–915
      10. 10Emperor Yuan of LiangEmperor Yuan of LiangLiang dynasty · 508–555
      11. 11Gu HongzhongGu HongzhongChinese · 937–975
      12. 12Li ZhaodaoLi ZhaodaoTang-dynastia · 675–758
      13. 13Han HuangHan HuangChinese · 723–787
      14. 14Guan XiuGuan XiuChinese · 832–912
      15. 15Zhao ChangZhao ChangChinese · 960–1016
      16. 16Huang JucaiHuang JucaiChinese · 933–993
      17. 17Zhao GanZhao GanChinese ·

      The visitor asks

      Frequently asked questions

      • Who is the most famous Early Medieval taiteilija?

        Wang Wei (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Dong Yuan (#2) and Zhang Xuan (#3).

      • Who are the top 5 Early Medieval taiteilijat?

        Wang Wei (#1), Dong Yuan (#2), Zhang Xuan (#3), Yan Liben (#4) ja Wu Daozi (#5).

      • Where are the great works of Early Medieval art today?

        The museums holding the most key works of this list are The Palace Museum (6), National Palace Museum (5) ja Metropolitan Museum of Art (4).

      • Which country produced the most Early Medieval taiteilijat?

        People's Republic of China: 6 of the 17 taiteilijat in this list were born there, then Kiinan kansantasavalta (2) ja Han dynasty (2).

      • Who are the great Early Medieval taiteilijat of People's Republic of China?

        The highest-ranked taiteilijat born in People's Republic of China are Zhou Wenju (#7), Li Cheng (#8), Jing Hao (#9), Guan Xiu (#14) ja Zhao Chang (#15).

      • Which city produced the most Early Medieval taiteilijat?

        Nanjing: 2 of the taiteilijat in this list were born there.

      • Who are the pioneers of Early Medieval art?

        The earliest-born taiteilija in this list is Emperor Yuan of Liang (#10), born in 508.

      • When were most Early Medieval taiteilijat born?

        Most taiteilijat in this list were born in the 10th vuosisata (7 of 17), between 508 and 960 overall.

      • How did Early Medieval taiteilijat paint?

        “This mentorship instilled in him a profound understanding of brushwork and composition—techniques that would become hallmarks of his distinctive style.” — from our biography of Zhang Xuan (#3).

      • Where can I buy Early Medieval art?

        Our catalogue holds 38 works by these taiteilijat. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.

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