Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Chinese (culture or style)
8. Chinese painting styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the work of a school of artists, named after its founders: Ma Yuan (1139-1194) and Xia Gui (around 1190-1225). The style is characterized by landscape paintings in ink and color with bold, dry brushstrokes, twisted forms, and expansive spaces.