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To find an artist who can stand for Asian culture…
Whose name is well known to everybody—
It would be Qi Baishi;
Whose works suit both refined and popular tastes—
It would be Qi Baishi.
Had Hegel known about Qi, he might not have neglected Asian culture.
As a person, Qi was relaxed but not frivolous,
As a painter, Qi’s brushwork is extremely simple yet not reckless.
Though from an ordinary family,
Qi lived an extraordinary life.
Qi Baishi, an artist who stands for Asian culture…
Born in 1863, Qi Baishi was one of the greatest contemporary artists of the traditional Chinese art. His paintings, wood carving and calligraphy are well known throughout the world. His artworks cover a wide range of topics, among which the flowers, birds, insects, prawns and crabs are the most highly appreciated, making him the top master of his own time and achieve an unprecedented state of admiration.
“I am NOT courageous to go to China, because Qi Baishi is there.” the world-famous artist Picasso once said.