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
Zhong Yao
Visual Arts

Zhong Yao

Zhong Yao is known as the 'Father of Regular Script' for his100

Wen Zhengming
Visual Arts

Wen Zhengming

Wen Zhengming was one of the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan100

Chen Xiaowang
Wellness & Harmony

Chen Xiaowang

Chen Xiaowang (born 1945) is the 19th generation master of C100

Chen Zhenglei
Wellness & Harmony

Chen Zhenglei

Chen Zhenglei (born 1949) is the 11th generation inheritor o100

Lu Zhizheng
Wellness & Harmony

Lu Zhizheng

Lu Zhizheng (born 1920) is a National Master of Chinese Medi100

Jiang Yuqiu
Wearable Arts

Jiang Yuqiu

Jiang Yuqiu is an Associate Professor at Beijing Institute o100

Chen Shiyu
Wearable Arts

Chen Shiyu

Chen Shiyu is a clothing history researcher and editor of 'H100

Zhang Ling
Wearable Arts

Zhang Ling

Zhang Ling is a Professor at China Academy of Art and a rese100

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