The original upon which this work is based, by Zhang Zeduan (active early 12th century), is a masterful unfolding of Song dynastylife and customs at the capital of Bian (Kaifeng) in a long handscroll ..
The original upon which this work is based, by Zhang Zeduan (active early 12th century), is a masterful unfolding of Song dynastylife and customs at the capital of Bian (Kaifeng) in a long handscroll ..
''The Master Wuyong Scroll'' version of ''Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains'' is composed of six joined pieces of paper and measures more than six meters in length. The ..
Tang Yin, native to Wuxian (Suzhou), Jiangsu, studied under the painting master Zhou Chen and later surpassed him, being one of the Four Ming Masters. This handscroll painting depicts pine trees, red ..
''The Master Wuyong Scroll'' version of ''Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains'' is composed of six joined pieces of paper and measures more than six meters in length. The ..
The monk Huaisu, originally going by the surname Qian and the style name Cangzhen, was a native of Changsha (or Lingling) in Hunan. Achieving renown in his hometown for cursive script, he later headed..
Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), also known by his Chinese name Lang Shih-ning, was a Jesuit missionary from Italy. Known for his exceptionally fine skill in painting, his work was appreciated by 3 e..
Qiu Ying (style name Shifu, sobriquet Shizhou) did paintings with the refinement of the Painting Academy and the atmosphere of scholar artists, becoming known as one of the Four Ming Masters. This wor..
Qiu Ying (style name Shifu, sobriquet Shizhou) did paintings with the refinement of the Painting Academy and the atmosphere of scholar artists, becoming known as one of the Four Ming Masters. This wor..
Emperor Huizong (personal name Zhao Ji) was good at calligraphy and painting, being masterful in all the subjects of landscapes, figures, and birds-and-flowers. In calligraphy, the brush force in his ..
Xia Gui (style name Yuyu) was a native of Qiantang (modern Hangzhou, Zhejiang) and a painter at the Southern Song court. Entering service late in the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, he reached the height o..
Xia Gui (style name Yuyu) was a native of Qiantang (modern Hangzhou, Zhejiang) and a painter at the Southern Song court. Entering service late in the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, he reached the height o..
The original upon which this work is based, by Zhang Zeduan (active early 12th century), is a masterful unfolding of Song dynastylife and customs at the capital of Bian (Kaifeng) in a long handscroll ..
Zhao Mengfu was from Wu-hsing, Chekiang. His style name was Tzu-ang, his sobriquet Sung-hsueh tao-jen. Although he was a member of the Sung royal house, he entered the administration of the succeeding..