Yao’s work is defined by its chinese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Pillars of the Country
Yao Shou Chinese, 1423-1495

Parting at the Gate of the Capital
Yao Shou (Chinese, 1423-1495)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Grave Guardian Beast (Zhenmu Shou)
China

Famous Scenes of Yandang Mountain
Yao Kuang 姚匡 Chinese, active 17th century

Figure of Shou Lao
England, Staffordshire

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Ghosts
Yao Luan 姚鑾 (Chinese, 19th century)

Plate with Shou Lao (the God of Longevity), Attendant, and Deer
China

Pair of Stem Cups with Sun amid Clouds and Stylized Characters for “Long Life” (Shou)
China