Li Yongchang
Pionero de la escuela Xin'an, estilo Yuan
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. Su pintura «Paisaje al estilo de los artistas Yuan» combina las técnicas de pincel pima (fibra de cáñamo) y niumao (pelo de buey). Li Yongchang estudió a Dong Yuan, Ju Ran, los «Cuatro Maestros de Yuan» y Shen Zhou, desarrollando un estilo de pincelada sencillo, elegante y elevado. Defendió la idea artística de «entrar en la pintura a través de la caligrafía». Como pionero de la Escuela de Pintura Xin'an, su obra artística promovió la admiración de la escena artística de Anhui por los estilos Yuan, y su alumno Wang Zhirui continuó sus tradiciones pictóricas. 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.