Qi Baishi

Qi Baishi (1864–1957) was one of the most well-known contemporary Chinese painters. For Baishi “paintings mustbe something between likeness and unlikeness.” and in his paintings, he prefers to focus on the smaller things ratherthan the large landscapes. The unique style of him using ink, bright colours and strong brush strokes, shows us how healways reflects his love for nature and life vividly and freshly. Baishi, who was elected to the president of the Associationof Chinese Artists, also served briefly as the honorary president of the Beijing Academy of Chinese Painting, which wasfounded in May, 1957.