Question

The four Masters of Yuan Opera and their Masterpieces?

Answer 1

Yuan Opera is a form of traditional Chinese opera that flourished during the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368). Four Masters of Yuan Opera, also known as the "Four Great Yuan Dan" or "Four Great Yuan Male Actors," are celebrated for their contributions to this art form. They are:

Cheng Changgeng (程长庚) - Known for his portrayal of the role of the elderly and middle-aged male characters. His masterpiece is "The Injustice Done to Dou E" (《窦娥冤》).
Xie Jin (谢金) - Famous for his portrayal of young male characters, particularly scholar-officials. His masterpiece is "The Orphan of Zhao" (《赵氏孤儿》).
Ma Zhiyuan (马致远) - Known for his portrayal of warriors and generals. His masterpiece is "The Romance of the West Chamber" (《西厢记》).
Zheng Guangzu (郑光祖) - Famous for his portrayal of comic characters. His masterpiece is "The Chalk Circle" (《鬼谷子》).
These four Masters of Yuan Opera are revered for their skill, artistry, and contributions to the development of this important form of Chinese opera.

Answer 2

The Four Masters of the Yuan dynasty (Chinese: 元四家; pinyin: Yuán Sì Jiā) is a name used to collectively describe the four Chinese painters: Huang Gongwang, Wu Zhen, Ni Zan, and Wang Meng, who were active during the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368).