Zhou’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.

United by Music 合樂圖
Artist unknown (Chinese, 16th century) Traditionally attributed to Zhou Wenju (10th century) 傳周文矩

Clouds over the River before Rain 溪雲欲雨圖
Shen Zhou 沈周 (Chinese, 1427-1509)

Cauldron
China

The Winter Journey (Dong zhi lû)
Zhou Shenghua Chinese, 1949-2000

Return to Stone Lake 石湖歸棹圖
Shen Zhou, 沈周 Chinese, 1427-1509

Midsummer (Zhongxia)
Zhou Yiqing Chinese, born 1952

Landscape
Attributed to Zhou Chen (Chinese, c.1450–c.1536)

Birds and Flowers
Attributed to Zhou Zhimian (Chinese, active c. 1580-1610)

Triptych of Zhou Moushu, Xiwangmu, and Taigong Wang
Attributed to Kaiho Yusho Japanese, 1533-1615

Bell (nao)
China, probably Hunan province

Azalea Flowers
Zhou Xian 周閑 (Chinese, 1820-1875)

Jar (hu)
China

Night Scene
Zhou Gao (Chinese, active late 18th century–early 19th century)

Small Tripod Cauldron of Chang Zi (Chang Zi ding)
China

Architectural Fitting (Gong)
China Qishan county, Shaanxi province