Chang'an School of Painting Founder's Socialist Realism Works Displayed in Shanghai
An exhibition featuring socialist realism paintings has launched in Shanghai. The display includes works by Zhao Wangyun (1906-1977), who helped establish the Chang'an School of Painting during the 1960s alongside two other ink-brush artists from Xi'an in Northwestern China. This artistic movement aimed to rejuvenate traditional Chinese ink art by portraying the daily experiences of ordinary individuals.
Key facts
- Exhibition of socialist realism paintings opened in Shanghai
- Features works by artist Zhao Wangyun (1906-1977)
- Zhao Wangyun co-founded Chang'an School of Painting in 1960s
- Founded with two other ink-brush artists based in Xi'an
- Movement sought to revive Chinese ink art through depictions of common people's lives
Entities
Artists
- Zhao Wangyun
Institutions
- Chang'an School of Painting
Locations
- Shanghai
- Xi'an
- China