Guardians of Tradition

Discover the master artisans preserving China's intangible cultural heritage through decades of dedicated craftsmanship and scholarly pursuit.

All Masters Visual Arts Heritage Crafts Wearable Arts Performing Arts Living Traditions Architecture & Gardens Wellness & Harmony Cultural Treasures

Wang Xizhi (ca. 303-361), style name (zi) Yishao, was born i100

Yan Zhenqing, styled Qingchen, was a native of Linyi, Shando100

Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322), also known by his zi (designated na100

Qi Baishi (1864-1957), a native of Xiangtan, Hunan Province,100

Zhang Daqian (also known as Chang Dai‑chien), born Zhang100

Xu Beihong (1895-1953), born in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, wa100

Wu Changshuo (1844-1927) was a versatile master of poetry, c100

Gu Kaizhi was the greatest painter and painting theorist of100

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