Li Sheng

Quick facts

  • Museums on this site: Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Born: China
  • Art period: Late Medieval
  • Top-ranked work: Buddha's Conversion of Five Bhiksu
  • Also known as:
    • Ziyun
    • Ziyunsheng
    • 李升

The Art of Li Sheng

Li Sheng was a Chinese landscape artist active during the Yuan dynasty. His artistic legacy is preserved through significant works held in esteemed institutions. Among his notable contributions is the handscroll Buddha's Conversion of Five Bhiksu, which is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

His historical record includes the brush painting Saying Farewell by the Lake Dianshan (1346), which is currently housed in the Shanghai Museum.

Questions & Answers

Where is Li Sheng from?

Li Sheng was born in China.

How can I follow Li Sheng's work year by year?

Li Sheng's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

Where are Li Sheng's artworks grouped by art movement?

The All Movements page groups Li Sheng's artworks by art movement.

In which historical period did Li Sheng work?

Li Sheng worked in the Late-Medieval period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

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During which dynasty was the artist Li Sheng active?
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Question 3:
Which museum holds the handscroll 'Buddha's Conversion of Five Bhiksu'?
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