Early Medieval: original voices
Wang Wei (699–759) is the most famous Early Medieval malba, whose singular vision gave us Seven and a Half Years Old a Winter Landscape. Next stand Dong Yuan, Zhang Xuan, Yan Liben a Wu Daozi. These 17 maliare, from Emperor Yuan of Liang (born 508) to Zhao Chang (born 960), came from 8 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Early Medieval, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.
In brief
One artist at a time
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Čínsky Born in Yongji Pejzažná maľba Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Wang Wei (王維), narodený okolo roku 699 v okrese Qixian v provincii Shanxi, predstavuje monumentálnu postavu v rámci art history dynastie Tang—svedectvo harmonického spojenia hudby, poézie, maľby a politického vodenia. Wang Wei pochádzal z ušľachtilej hančskej rodiny, ktorá sa presunula na východ do provincie Guangdong, do mesta Puzhou, v snahe o prosperitu a stabilitu.
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Born in Nanjing Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Narodený v Zhonglingu, v súčasnej obci Jinxian, Dong Yuan nebol len maliarom, ale aj úradníkom, ktorého hlboká vzťah k prírode pomohla redefinovať samotnú podstatu Shanshui, alebo landscape painting. Hoci čerpal inšpiráciu od uznávaných mástrov minulosti, ako boli poetické krajiny Wang Weia alebo štruktúrovaná elegancia Li Sixuna, geniálnosť Dong Yuan spočívala v jeho schopnosti prekročiť pouhú napodobňovanie.
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Čínsky Born in Xi'an Maľba dynastie Tang Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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. 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.
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Čínsky Born in Chang'an Realizmus raného období dynastie Tang Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
V raných rokoch dynastie Tang sa muž menom Yan Liben pohyboval cisárskymi sálami Chang-an s dvojitą identitou, ktorá definovala jeho celú existenciu. Narodený v rodine, kde boli umenie a správa štátu neoddeliteľne prepojené, sa naučil tajomstvá kaligrafie a maľby od svojho otca, Yan Pi, muža, ktorý slúžil v dynastii Sui ako maliar aj úradník. Spolu so svojím bratom, Yan Lide, využil svoje zručnosti v oblasti architektúry a verejných stavieb.
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Tang dynasty Born in Chang'an Realistic techniques and landscape painting Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
His work has been featured in television presentations, such as the 2004-5 production The Presentation of Buddha.
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Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
Throughout his life, Huang Quan moved through the imperial painting academies of the Former Shu, Later Shu, and Song dynasties.
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Chinese Born in Nanjing Tang Dynasty Figure Painting Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
A defining milestone of his career occurred on New Year’s Day in 947, during a grand banquet held by Emperor Yuanzong of Southern Tang.
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Chinese Born in Weifang Landscape painting Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
This monumental painting, now housed in the National Palace Museum in Taipei, is a testament to his mastery of technique and his ability to evoke a powerful emotional response. The painting depicts a towering pine tree standing alone on a barren mountain peak, shrouded in mist. His loose brushwork, atmospheric effects, and emphasis on capturing the overall mood and atmosphere of the natural world became hallmarks of the “Northern Landscape” style—a dominant trend in Chinese painting during the Song Dynasty.
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Born in Qinshui County Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
This rugged, monumental approach became the standard for the Northern Song period, establishing a lineage of greatness that included his pupil Guan Tong and the legendary Li Cheng.
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Liang dynasty Wikipedia in 7/32 languages
Emperor Yuan of Liang was not a visual artist; he was a ruler and a scholar. While he was a significant patron and collector of literature, he did not produce paintings or visual works himself.
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Chinese Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
By focusing on the vividness of expression and the weight of personal experience, Gu Hongzhong ensured that the spirit of the Southern Tang court would never be entirely forgotten.
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dynastia Tang Born in Qin'an Qinglu Bai Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
Krajináry dynastie Tang sa pod štetcom Li Zhaodao menia a transformujú. Toto je podstata štýlu Qinglu Bai, ktorý definuje jeho hmotnosť a svetlo. Ako syn Li Sixun, maliara a šľachtického patrona, vyrastal v domácnosti, kde tradície kaligrafie a maľby boli primárnym jazykom.
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Chinese Wikipedia in 5/32 languages
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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Chinese Born in Lanxi Tang Dynasty Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
This tumultuous era witnessed the fragmentation of Tang imperial authority, prompting provincial courts to champion artistic traditions—a circumstance that fostered a miniature Tang court in Chengdu where Guanxiū flourished. Early Life & Education: Born in Lanxi, Zhejiang province, Guanxiū’s formative years were dedicated to monastic studies, shaping his worldview and artistic sensibilities.
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Chinese Born in Guanghan Wikipedia in 5/32 languages
Though the specific details of his daily life remain obscured by the centuries, his influence persisted through the Song dynasty.
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Chinese Born in Chengdu Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Born around 933, Huang Jucai lived through the shifting landscapes of the Later Shu and Song dynasties.
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Chinese Jiangnan style Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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.
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Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| People's Republic of China | 6 |
|---|---|
| Čína | 2 |
| Čínska ľudová republika | 2 |
| dynastia Han | 1 |
| Han dynasty | 1 |
| Liang dynasty | 1 |
| Southern Tang | 1 |
| Song dynasty | 1 |
| 6th. storočie | 1 |
|---|---|
| 7th. storočie | 4 |
| 8th. storočie | 2 |
| 9th. storočie | 2 |
| 10th. storočie | 7 |
Every name
Wang WeiČínsky · 699–759Dong Yuan934–962Zhang XuanČínsky · 713–755Yan LibenČínsky · 600–673Wu DaoziTang dynasty · 680–740Huang Quan903–965Zhou WenjuChinese · 917–975Li ChengChinese · 919–967Jing Hao855–915Emperor Yuan of LiangLiang dynasty · 508–555Gu HongzhongChinese · 937–975Li Zhaodaodynastia Tang · 675–758Han HuangChinese · 723–787Guan XiuChinese · 832–912Zhao ChangChinese · 960–1016Huang JucaiChinese · 933–993Zhao GanChinese · Questions
First place goes to Wang Wei (#1); Dong Yuan (#2) and Zhang Xuan (#3) complete the podium.
Wang Wei (#1), Dong Yuan (#2), Zhang Xuan (#3), Yan Liben (#4) a Wu Daozi (#5).
“This mentorship instilled in him a profound understanding of brushwork and composition—techniques that would become hallmarks of his distinctive style.” — from our biography of Zhang Xuan (#3).
People's Republic of China: 6 of the 17 maliare in this list were born there, then Čína (2) a Čínska ľudová republika (2).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Národné palácové múzeum v Taipei (5), The Palace Museum (5) a Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art (3).
Most maliare in this list were born in the 10th. storočie (7 of 17), between 508 and 960 overall.
The earliest-born malba in this list is Emperor Yuan of Liang (#10), born in 508.
Nanjing: 2 of the maliare in this list were born there.
The highest-ranked maliare born in People's Republic of China are Zhou Wenju (#7), Li Cheng (#8), Jing Hao (#9), Guan Xiu (#14) a Zhao Chang (#15).
Our catalogue holds 38 works by these maliare.
Other movements
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Slávni umelci Contemporary RealistZbierky · Jean-François Millet
Slávni umelci ImpressionistHviezdičná noc (New York, MoMA) · Vincent Van Gogh
Slávni umelci RomanticistSaturn požierajúci svojho syna · Francisco Goya
Slávni umelci NeoclassicistSmrť Marata · Jacques-Louis David
Slávni umelci RealistPôvod sveta · Gustave Courbet
Slávni umelci Dutch Golden AgeDievča s perlovou náušnicou · Jan Vermeer
Slávni umelci RenaissanceMona Lisa (La Gioconda) · Leonardo Da Vinci
Slávni umelci ExpressionistKompozícia VII · Vasilij Kandinskij
Slávni umelci RococoOdplavenie na Cytheru · Antoine WatteauOther periods
Slávni umelci High MedievalMadonna in Maest (Ognissanti Madonna) · Giotto Di Bondone
Slávni umelci Late MedievalZvestovanie a dvaja svätí · Simone Martini
Slávni umelci RenaissanceStvorenie Adama · Michelangelo Buonarroti
Slávni umelci Early ModernVolanie svätého Matúša · Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Slávni umelci 19th CenturyVodné ľalie (alebo Lekienky) · Claude Monet
Slávni umelci ModernGuernica · Pablo Picasso
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