Zhou Fang (Tang dynasty)

This article may require copy editing for various phrasing issues, possibly from poor translation. You can assist by editing it. (June 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

Zhou Fang (Chinese: 周昉; Wade–Giles: Chou Fang; c. 730–800), courtesy name Zhonglang (仲朗), was a Chinese painter during the Tang dynasty. Zhou lived in the Tang capital of Chang'an (modern Xi'an) and painted for the Emperor. Zhou Fang came from a wealthy and prominent family, so he was very familiar with the luxurious life of the aristocratic class.^[1] He successively served as the Governor of Yuezhou and Xuanzhou.^[when?][2]