Chinese artists

Zhang Zeduan, 张择端, (1085-1145) was a renowned Chinese painter during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). He is best known for his masterpiece, the Qingming Shanghe Tu (Along the River During the Qingming Festival), which is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Chinese art. Zhang Zeduan was born in Huaxian (now Fengyang County), Anhui province, […]

Xu Beihong (徐悲鸿) (1895-1953) was one of the most influential Chinese painters of the 20th century. He was born in Yixing, a small town in the Jiangsu province of China, and began studying art at an early age. He attended the Shanghai Art Academy and later went to Europe to study Western painting techniques, returning

Zhang Daqian (张大千) (1899-1983) is widely regarded as one of the most important Chinese painters of the 20th century. He was known for his exceptional technical skills, bold and innovative use of color, and ability to combine traditional Chinese painting techniques with Western art styles. Born in Neijiang, Sichuan Province, China, Zhang Daqian was born

Qi Baishi (齐白石) (1864-1957) was a highly influential Chinese artist who is renowned for his unique style of painting, calligraphy, and seal carving. Born in Xiangtan, Hunan province, China, Qi Baishi was originally trained as a carpenter and started learning painting and calligraphy in his spare time at the age of 27. He went on

Wu Changshuo (吴昌硕) was a Chinese artist, calligrapher, and seal carver, born in 1844 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of modern Chinese painting and calligraphy. Wu Changshuo’s artistic talents were evident from an early age. As a child, he was known for

Wang Xizhi (王羲之) (303-361 AD) was a celebrated calligrapher, poet, and government official in ancient China during the Eastern Jin dynasty. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of Chinese calligraphy and is often referred to as the Sage of Calligraphy. Wang Xizhi was born in Linyi, Shandong