Li Yongchang
Pionier der Xin'an-Schule, eleganter Yuan-Stil
Li Yongchang(李永昌), styled Zhousheng(周生) and also known as Huanghai(黄海), was from Xiuning (sometimes recorded as Shexian), Anhui, during the late Ming and early Qing periods. He was skilled in calligraphy and painting, excelled in poetry, and was an expert in art collection. His calligraphy followed Dong Qichang, and in landscape painting, he drew inspiration from Yuan dynasty artists. Along with Cheng Jiasui, he co-founded the Tiandu School, and Gong Xian described him as "full of vigor and strength," with both of them being considered representatives of this school. Sein Gemälde „Landschaft im Stil der Yuan-Künstler" kombiniert die Pinseltechniken Pima (Hanffaser) und Niumao (Ochsenhaar). Li Yongchang studierte Dong Yuan, Ju Ran, die „Vier Meister der Yuan-Dynastie" sowie Shen Zhou und entwickelte einen einfachen, eleganten und erhabenen Pinselstil. Er vertrat die künstlerische Idee, „durch die Kalligrafie zur Malerei zu gelangen". Als Pionier der Xin'an-Malschule förderte seine künstlerische Arbeit die Bewunderung der Yuan-Stile in der Kunstszene Anhuis, und sein Schüler Wang Zhirui führte seine Maltraditionen fort. Surviving works include 'Landscape in the Style of Yuan Artists,' 'Spring Mountain Pavilion,' and 'Pine and Rock' scrolls. 'Spring Mountain Pavilion' is housed in the Anhui Museum, and the 'Pine and Rock' scroll is in the Palace Museum.