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      The Early Medieval shortlist

      17 Famous Early Medieval Malere: The Complete List

      Wang Wei (699–759) is the most famous Early Medieval maler, best known for Snowy River og Winter Landscape. Then Dong Yuan, Zhang Xuan, Yan Liben og Wu Daozi. The list covers 17 malere born between 508 and 960 in 7 countries, from Emperor Yuan of Liang to Zhao Chang.

      Compiled by AllPaintingsStore.com

      Method. Scope: artists filed under Early Medieval in our catalogue. Order: our artist fame ranking. Excluded: artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier. Wikipedia figure: languages with an article, out of our 32.

      1. Snowy River av Wang Wei1Wang Wei
      2. The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain av Dong Yuan2Dong Yuan
      3. Woman on a Horse av Zhang Xuan3Zhang Xuan

      Key data

      Early Medieval: key data

      • 17Kunstnere
      • 508–960Fødselsår
      • 7Fødselsland
      • 0Kvinner
      • 38Verker i vår katalog
      Byer med flest fødsler
      Chang'an (3), Nanjing (2), Yongji (1), Weifang (1)
      Museer med flest nøkkelverk
      The Palace Museum (6), National Palace Museum (5), Metropolitan Museum of Art (4), Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art (3)

      Ranked list

      17 Early Medieval Malere, ranked with key works

      1/ 17

      Wang Wei 699–759

      Kinesisk b. Yongji Landskapsmaling Wikipedia 19/32

      Wang Wei

      Wang Wei (王維), født rundt år 699 i Qixian fylke i Shanxi-provinsen, står som en monumental skikkelse i Tang-dynastiets kunsthistorie —et vitnesbyrd om den harmoniske fusjonen mellom musikk, poesi, maleri og politisk lederskap. Reveredert ikke bare for sin kunstneriske produksjon, men også for sine dype filosofiske overbevisninger forankret i Chan-buddhismen, legemliggjør Wang Wei sin tidsånd: en intellektuell nysgjerrighet parret med en urokkelig hengivenhet til naturens skjønnhet.

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      2/ 17

      Dong Yuan 934–962

      b. Nanjing Wikipedia 16/32

      Dong Yuan

      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. Born in Zhongling, in what is now Jinxian County, Dong Yuan was not merely a painter but an official whose deep engagement with the natural world helped redefine the very essence of Shanshui, or landscape painting.

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      3/ 17

      Zhang Xuan 713–755

      Kinesisk b. Chang'an Tang-dynastiets maleri Wikipedia 10/32

      Zhang Xuan

      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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      4/ 17

      Yan Liben 600–673

      Chinese b. Chang'an Early Tang Dynasty realism Wikipedia 13/32

      Yan Liben

      In the early years of the Tang dynasty, a man named Yan Liben moved through the imperial halls of Chang'an with a dual identity that defined his very existence. He was a high official, a politician who climbed the ranks to serve as chancellor under Emperor Gaozong, yet his true essence resided in the tip of his brush.

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      5/ 17

      Wu Daozi 680–740

      Tang dynasty b. Chang'an Realistic techniques and landscape painting Wikipedia 11/32

      Wu Daozi

      Wu Daozi, also known as Daoxuan or Wu Tao Tzu, was a highly influential painter of the Tang dynasty. He initially mastered calligraphy under the guidance of Zhang Xu and He Zhizhang before specializing in the art of painting. Notable works associated with him include: The life of Wu Daozi is surrounded by numerous legends, particularly those involving commissions by Emperor Xuanzong.

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      6/ 17

      Huang Quan 903–965

      Wikipedia 10/32

      Huang Quan

      This city, the capital of the Xichuan Circuit, offered a pocket of relative peace under the rule of Wang Jian. At the age of twelve, he entered the studio of Diao Guangyin, a painter who had traveled from the old capital of Chang'an to find safety in the southwest. He studied the delicate water paintings of Sun Wei and the landscape compositions of Li Sheng.

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      7/ 17

      Zhou Wenju 917–975

      Chinese b. Nanjing Tang Dynasty Figure Painting Wikipedia 7/32

      Zhou Wenju

      Among those whose names remain partially veiled in mystery is Chou Wen-chu —also known as Zhou Wenju —a painter who flourished during the turbulent Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Born in Juront, China, around 942, his life was inextricably linked to the fading echoes of the Tang Dynasty’s artistic legacy. Chou Wen-chu’s professional journey unfolded within the vibrant, albeit precarious, environment of the Southern Tang court.

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      9/ 17

      Jing Hao 855–915

      b. Qinshui County Wikipedia 8/32

      Jing Hao

      Jing Hao, known by his courtesy name Haoran and art name Hongguality, was more than a mere painter; he was a visionary theorist and a master of the monumental. While much of the world around him descended into the chaos of warring factions, Jing Hao sought refuge in the rugged, mist-shrouded heights of the Taihang Mountains in Shanxi province.

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      12/ 17

      Li Zhaodao 675–758

      Tang-dynastiet b. Qin'an Qinglu Bai Wikipedia 8/32

      Li Zhaodao

      Tang-dynastiets landskap endrer karakter under penselen til Li Zhaodao. Dette er essensen av Qinglu Bai, en stil definert av sin tyngde og sitt lys. Som sønn av Li Sixun, en maler og adelig mesén, vokste Zhaodao opp i et hjem hvor tradisjonene innen kalligrafi og maling var det primære språket.

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      13/ 17

      Han Huang 723–787

      Chinese Wikipedia 5/32

      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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      14/ 17

      Guan Xiu 832–912

      Chinese b. Lanxi Tang Dynasty Wikipedia 3/32

      Guan Xiu

      Guànxiū (832–912), a Buddhist monk, painter, poet, and calligrapher hailing from Chengdu, China, stands as one of the most celebrated figures of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907–960). Sixteen Luohan Paintings (1894): Considered Guanxiū’s magnum opus, this monumental set exemplifies his stylistic prowess and spiritual insight.

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      15/ 17

      Zhao Chang 960–1016

      Chinese b. Guanghan Wikipedia 5/32

      Zhao Chang

      Born in Guanghan, Zhao Chang lived through a period of profound cultural shifts in China. His life spanned the transition from the Later Zhou dynasty into the Northern Song dynasty, a time when the aesthetics of the imperial court were being defined. He was a student of the flower-and-bird painter Teng Changyou, learning the delicate balance required to capture life on silk or paper.

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      16/ 17

      Huang Jucai 933–993

      Chinese b. Chengdu Wikipedia 4/32

      Huang Jucai

      Born around 933, Huang Jucai lived through the shifting landscapes of the Later Shu and Song dynasties. He was the fourth son of the painter Huang Quan, growing up in a household where the language of ink and brush was the primary way of understanding the world. This lineage provided him with a foundation of skill that he would carry into his own prolific career.

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      Best-known works

      Famous Early Medieval paintings by artist

      1. Snowy River av Wang Wei

        Snowy River

        Wang Wei

      2. The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain av Dong Yuan

        The Immortal Paradise Building in the Mountain

        Dong Yuan

        950 · National Palace Museum, Taipei

      3. Woman on a Horse av Zhang Xuan

        Woman on a Horse

        Zhang Xuan

        Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence

      4. Thirteen Emperors Scroll av Yan Liben

        Thirteen Emperors Scroll

        Yan Liben

        650 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

      5. Guanyin av Wu Daozi

        Guanyin

        Wu Daozi

        1885 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

      6. Untitled av Huang Quan

        Untitled

        Huang Quan

        The Palace Museum, Beijing

      7. In the Palace av Zhou Wenju

        In the Palace

        Zhou Wenju

        1133 · Cleveland Museum of Art

      8. Giant av Li Cheng

        Giant

        Li Cheng

        2019 · Fubon Art Foundation Very Fun Park, Taipei

      Chronology

      Early Medieval chronology

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

      Statistics

      Counts by country, period and museum

      Fødselsland
      People's Republic of China7
      Folkerepublikken Kina2
      Han dynasty2
      Han-dynastiet1
      Liang dynasty1
      Southern Tang1
      Song dynasty1
      Fødselsårhundre
      6th århundre1
      7th århundre4
      8th århundre2
      9th århundre2
      10th århundre7
      Museer som innehar deres viktigste verk
      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
      Cleveland Museum of Art1

      Index

      Full list of 17 famous Early Medieval malere

      1. 1Wang WeiWang WeiKinesisk · 699–759
      2. 2Dong YuanDong Yuan934–962
      3. 3Zhang XuanZhang XuanKinesisk · 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-dynastiet · 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

      Early Medieval: quick answers

      • Who was the greatest Early Medieval maler?

        Wang Wei (#1) comes first, ahead of Dong Yuan (#2) and Zhang Xuan (#3).

      • Which five Early Medieval malere should everyone know?

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

      • Where can I see Early Medieval art?

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

      • Which country produced the most Early Medieval malere?

        People's Republic of China: 7 of the 17 malere in this list were born there, then Folkerepublikken Kina (2) og Han dynasty (2).

      • Who was the first Early Medieval maler?

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

      • In which period did Early Medieval art flourish?

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

      • 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).

      • Which Early Medieval malere from People's Republic of China are the most famous?

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

      • Which city produced the most Early Medieval malere?

        Chang'an: 3 of the malere in this list were born there.

      • Where can I buy Early Medieval art?

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

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