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List of 17 Famous Early Medieval 화가들 (Ranked)

왕유 (699–759) is the most famous Early Medieval 화가 in this list; notable works include Seven and a Half Years Old 및 Snowy River. Ranks 2 to 5: Dong Yuan, 장선, Yan Liben 및 Wu Daozi. The list records 17 화가들 born between 508 (Emperor Yuan of Liang) and 960 (Zhao Chang) in 7 countries.

Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Early Medieval. Ranking: the encyclopedia's fame ranking of artists. Artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier are excluded pending verification. Wikipedia: number of the encyclopedia's 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. Seven and a Half Years Old, 왕유 작1왕유
  2. The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain, Dong Yuan 작2Dong Yuan
  3. Woman on a Horse, 장선 작3장선

Summary

Early Medieval: summary

  • 17아티스트
  • 508–960출생 연도
  • 7출생 국가
  • 0여성
  • 38카탈로그 내 작품들
출생 빈도가 가장 높은 도시
Nanjing (2), Chang'an (2), 용지 (1), 장안 (1)

Entries

Ranked entries: 17 Early Medieval 화가들

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장선

중국인 Born: 장안 당나라 회화 Wikipedia: 10/32 languages

장선

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. Similarly, "Spring Outing of the Tang Court," meticulously recreated by Li Gonglin, exemplifies Zhang Xuan's masterful command of perspective and color, establishing him as a pioneer in landscape painting.

Notable works · 100 notable works

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Li Cheng

Chinese Born: Weifang Landscape painting Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

Li Cheng

Li Cheng's most celebrated work, “Giant” (Zhong Tu), exemplifies his artistic innovations. 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.

Notable works · 100 notable works

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Han Huang

Chinese Wikipedia: 5/32 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.

Notable works · 100 notable works

Notable works

Notable Early Medieval works

  1. Seven and a Half Years Old, 왕유 작

    Seven and a Half Years Old

    왕유

    2011 · 송 아트 뮤지엄, 베이징

  2. The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain, Dong Yuan 작

    The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain

    Dong Yuan

    950 · 국립고궁박물원, 타이베이

  3. Woman on a Horse, 장선 작

    Woman on a Horse

    장선

    Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, 프로비던스

  4. Thirteen Emperors Scroll, Yan Liben 작

    Thirteen Emperors Scroll

    Yan Liben

    650 · 보스턴 미술관

  5. Guanyin, Wu Daozi 작

    Guanyin

    Wu Daozi

    1885 · 메트로폴리탄 미술관, 뉴욕

  6. Untitled, Huang Quan 작

    Untitled

    Huang Quan

    The Palace Museum, Beijing

  7. In the Palace, Zhou Wenju 작

    In the Palace

    Zhou Wenju

    1133 · 클리블랜드 미술관

  8. Giant, Li Cheng 작

    Giant

    Li Cheng

    2019 · Fubon Art Foundation Very Fun Park, Taipei

Chronology

Chronology of notable works

  1. 650
  2. 900
  3. 960

Statistics

Statistics

Index

List of 17 Early Medieval 화가들

  1. 1왕유왕유중국 · 699–759
  2. 2Dong YuanDong Yuan934–962
  3. 3장선장선중국인 · 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. 12이소도이소도Tang dynasty · 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 ·

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Who is the most famous Early Medieval 화가?

    왕유 (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Dong Yuan (#2) and 장선 (#3).

  • Which five Early Medieval 화가들 should everyone know?

    왕유 (#1), Dong Yuan (#2), 장선 (#3), Yan Liben (#4) 및 Wu Daozi (#5).

  • Who was the earliest Early Medieval 화가?

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

  • Which city produced the most Early Medieval 화가들?

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

  • Which country produced the most Early Medieval 화가들?

    People's Republic of China: 7 of the 17 화가들 in this list were born there, then 중화인민공화국 (2) 및 Han dynasty (2).

  • Which techniques define Early Medieval art?

    “A master of the Southern Tang dynasty, his life and brushwork emerged during a period of profound cultural flowering in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era.” — from our biography of Dong Yuan (#2).

  • When were most Early Medieval 화가들 born?

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

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

    The highest-ranked 화가들 born in People's Republic of China are Dong Yuan (#2), Zhou Wenju (#7), Li Cheng (#8), Jing Hao (#9) 및 Guan Xiu (#14).

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

    The museums holding the most key works of this list are 국립고궁박물원 (5), The Palace Museum (5) 및 메트로폴리탄 미술관 (4).

  • How many works by these 화가들 does the encyclopedia record?

    The encyclopedia records 38 works by these 화가들.

See also

Artists of other movements

See also

Artists of other periods

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