Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou

The Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou were a group of eight artists and scholars in 18th-century China admired for their unconventional and expressive styles. They rejected traditional artistic conventions, emphasizing individualism, spontaneity, and personal expression in their work. Their approaches often featured bold brushwork, vivid colors, and playful or unconventional subjects. Their influence marked a shift toward more personal and free-spirited art, reflecting broader cultural movements of innovation and rebellion during their time in Yangzhou, a thriving commercial and cultural hub.