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Gu Kaizhi

Gu Kaizhi, goo ky jur (A.D. 345?-406?), also spelled Ku K'ai-chih, was the first Chinese painter recognized as a great master. He is the only painter of his time represented today by a possible original work as well as by copies. His specialty was figure painting. His skill in catching the spirit as well as the look of his subjects amazed his contemporaries. Gu Kaizhi's works illustrate moral stories and Buddhist and Taoist tales. His most famous work is a scroll, Admonitions of the… More »

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Chen Rong

Chen Rong, chuhn rawng (mid-1200's), was one of the greatest painters of Chinese dragons. His... More >>

Gu Kaizhi

Gu Kaizhi, goo ky jur (A.D. 345?-406?), also spelled Ku K'ai-chih, was the first Chinese painter... More >>

Ma Yuan

Ma Yuan, MAH yoo ehn, was the most famous member of an honored family of painters. With his... More >>

Wang Wei

Wang Wei (699-759) was a Chinese painter and poet known especially for his skill as a landscape... More >>

Wu Daozi

Wu Daozi, woo dow dzuh (A.D. 700's), was a famous Chinese painter. His name is also spelled Wu... More >>

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