Wu Daozi or Wu Tao-tzu (680-740) was a Chinese artist of the Tang Dynasty, famous for initiating new myths in his artwork.
The myth follows the creation by Wu Daozi of a mural commissioned by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang China. The mural on the wall of the palace was a rich nature scene set in a valley, containing a stunning array of flora and fauna.
Wu Daozi had gone further and painted a door on the side of a mountain. The story goes that he clapped his hands and entered the door, inviting the Emperor to come and see - sadly the door shut and he was lost forever.
A portrait of Confucius, by Wu Daozi.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Azjahh/Art%20Museum/WuDaoziConfucius_Tang_Dynasty.jpg
Eighty seven Celestials by Wu Daozi
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Azjahh/Art%20Museum/WuDaozi-EightySevenCelestials3.jpg
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The myth follows the creation by Wu Daozi of a mural commissioned by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang China. The mural on the wall of the palace was a rich nature scene set in a valley, containing a stunning array of flora and fauna.
Wu Daozi had gone further and painted a door on the side of a mountain. The story goes that he clapped his hands and entered the door, inviting the Emperor to come and see - sadly the door shut and he was lost forever.
A portrait of Confucius, by Wu Daozi.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Azjahh/Art%20Museum/WuDaoziConfucius_Tang_Dynasty.jpg
Eighty seven Celestials by Wu Daozi
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj171/Azjahh/Art%20Museum/WuDaozi-EightySevenCelestials3.jpg
(All text is taken directly from Wikipedia)