Zhou Fang (Tang Dynasty)

Zhou Fang (Tang Dynasty)

Zhou Fang (c. 730-800 CE, Chinese: 周昉, Wade-Giles Chou Fang) was one of two influential painters during the mid-Tang dynasty. He was also known as "Zhou Jing Xuan" and "Zhong Lang". Zhou lived in the Tang capital of Chang'an, which is now modern Xi'an, during the 8th century. He came from a noble background and this was reflected in his works, which included "簪花仕女图", translated as "Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers". He was influenced by the pure and detailed style of Gu Kai-zhi and Lu tan-wei from the Six Dynasties in his work. The late Tang dynasty art critic Zhu Jing Xuan said: "Zhou Fang's Buddha, celestial beings, figures, and paintings of beautiful women are all incredible masterpieces."

ee also

*Zhang Xuan, another significant painter of the middle Tang dynasty.

References

* [http://home.seechina.com.cn/html/arts/2gtnx-e.html "Skillful Court Lady Painters", describing the work of Zhou Fang and Zhang Xuan]


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