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      A catalogue of Early Medieval masters

      Famous Early Medieval Daigytojai: A Catalogue of 17 Masters

      Among the Early Medieval daigos, Wang Wei (699–759) holds the first place, celebrated for Seven and a Half Years Old ir Snowy River. Dong Juanas, Džang Šuanas, Yan Liben ir Wu Daozi follow. The catalogue spans 17 masters, from Emperor Yuan of Liang (born 508) to Zhao Chang (born 960), across 9 countries.

      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 – Wang Wei kūrinys1Wang Wei
      2. The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain – Dong Juanas kūrinys2Dong Juanas
      3. Court ladies preparing newly woven silk – Džang Šuanas kūrinys3Džang Šuanas

      The collection in brief

      Early Medieval: the collection in brief

      • 17Autoriai
      • 508–960Gimimo metai
      • 9Gimimo šalys
      • 0Moterys
      • 38Darbai mūsų kataloge
      Miestai su didžiačiu gimimų skaičiumi
      Chang'an (2), Yongji (1), Nankinas (1), Čangan (1)
      Muziejai, kuriuose saugoma daugiausia pagrindinių veikalų
      The Palace Museum (6), National Palace Museum (5), Metropolitano meno muziejus (4), Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art (3)

      Master by master

      The catalogue: 17 Early Medieval Daigytojai

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      Wang Wei

      Kinija Born in Yongji Peisiažų tapyba Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages

      Wang Wei

      Wang Wei descended from a noble Han family that relocated eastward to Puzhou, Guangdong Province, seeking prosperity and stability. At nineteen, he embarked on this journey to Chang'an, the imperial capital, determined to secure a position within the government and contribute to the flourishing cultural landscape of his time. Despite facing periods of demotion during Li Linfu’s ascendancy, Wang Wei persevered—demonstrating resilience and adaptability—and ultimately returned to Chang'an as Assistant Censorate.

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      2of 17

      Dong Juanas

      Born in Nankinas Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages

      Dong Juanas

      Rūminguose Kinijos umo istorijos metlaikais nedarbo tiek pagrindinės autoriteto kaip Dong Juanas. Gimęs Zhongling, dabartiniame Jinxian apskrityje, Dong Juanas buvo ne tik paveikslas kūrėjas, bet ir pareigūnas, kurio gilus susidomėjimas gamtos pasauliu padėjo perdefineiti pačią Shanshui, ar kraštovares tapybą, esmę. Nors jis įkvepiamo buvo iš įtvirtintų praėties meistrų, tokių kaip poetiški Wang Wei kraštovares ar Li Sixun struktūrizuoto elegancijos, Dong Juano genialumas slypėjo jo gebėjime peržengti paprastą imitaciją.

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      3of 17

      Džang Šuanas

      Kinijos Born in Čangan Tang dinastijos tapybos Wikipedia, 10 of 32 languages

      Džang Šuanas

      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.

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      Li Cheng

      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.

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      12of 17

      Li Zhaodao

      Tang dynastija Born in Qin'an apskritys Qinglu Bai Wikipedia, 8 of 32 languages

      Li Zhaodao

      Tang dynastijos kraštovyrė pasikeičia Li Zhaodao brushio po stulpais. Tai yra Qinglu Bai esmė – stiliaus, apibūdinamo savo svoriu ir šviesa. Kaip Li Sixun, dailininko ir bajorų rėmėjo sūnus, Zhaodao augo šeimoje, kur kaligrafijos ir daigalybos tradicijos buvo pagrindinė kalba. Ši ankstyva įslėgimas suteikė techninį pagrindą jo vėlesnėms inovacijoms.

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      13of 17

      Han Huang

      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.

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      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 – Wang Wei kūrinys

        Seven and a Half Years Old

        Wang Wei

        2011 · Song Art Museum, Pekinas

      2. The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain – Dong Juanas kūrinys

        The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain

        Dong Juanas

        950 · National Palace Museum, Taipeis

      3. Court ladies preparing newly woven silk – Džang Šuanas kūrinys

        Court ladies preparing newly woven silk

        Džang Šuanas

        China Modern and Contemporary Art Document Research Center, Pekinas

      4. Thirteen Emperors Scroll – Yan Liben kūrinys

        Thirteen Emperors Scroll

        Yan Liben

        650 · Museum of Fine Arts, Bostonas

      5. Guanyin – Wu Daozi kūrinys

        Guanyin

        Wu Daozi

        1885 · Metropolitano meno muziejus, Niujorkas

      6. Untitled – Huang Quan kūrinys

        Untitled

        Huang Quan

        The Palace Museum, Beijing

      7. In the Palace – Zhou Wenju kūrinys

        In the Palace

        Zhou Wenju

        1133 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Klevlandas

      8. Giant – Li Cheng kūrinys

        Giant

        Li Cheng

        2019 · Fubon Art Foundation Very Fun Park, Taipei

      Chronology

      A Early Medieval chronology in paintings

      1. 650
      2. 900
      3. 960

      Notes and figures

      The catalogue in figures

      Index of artists

      List of the 17 Early Medieval daigos

      1. 1Wang WeiWang WeiKinija · 699–759
      2. 2Dong JuanasDong Juanas934–962
      3. 3Džang ŠuanasDžang ŠuanasKinijos · 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 dynastija · 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 da Butas?

        Wang Wei (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Dong Juanas (#2) and Džang Šuanas (#3).

      • Who are the top 5 Early Medieval daigos?

        Wang Wei (#1), Dong Juanas (#2), Džang Šuanas (#3), Yan Liben (#4) ir 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) ir Metropolitano meno muziejus (4).

      • Which country produced the most Early Medieval daigos?

        People's Republic of China: 6 of the 17 daigos in this list were born there, then Han dynasty (2) ir Kinijos Liaudies Respublika (1).

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

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

      • Which city produced the most Early Medieval daigos?

        Chang'an: 2 of the daigos in this list were born there.

      • Who are the pioneers of Early Medieval art?

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

      • When were most Early Medieval daigos born?

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

      • How did Early Medieval daigos paint?

        “Pietų Tang dynastijos meistras, jis savo gyvenimą ir brushwork (teptuko darbą) pradėjo klestėjimo laikotarpiu, kai vyravo Penkių dynastijų ir dešimties karalių era.” — from our biography of Dong Juanas (#2).

      • Where can I buy Early Medieval art?

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

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