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Wu Changshuo show focuses on time in Shanghai
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A large exhibition to mark the 180th anniversary of the birth of celebrated artist Wu Changshuo (1844-1927) is on display at the China Art Museum through the end of March.
With around 180 masterpieces taking up more than 1,500 square meters of space, “A Leader of Shanghai-style Culture” focuses on Wu’s achievements during his 15-year stay in Shanghai.
Painter, calligrapher and seal engraver, Wu is considered one of the most important artists in contemporary Chinese art history and a pivotal figure of the Shanghai school of painting.
His artistic journey began with a deep interest in seal carving and poetry, and then developed to include calligraphy and painting.
His works are distinguished by a special mix of conventional techniques and creative expression. His mastery in poetry, calligraphy, painting and seal engraving earned him the title “Master of the Four Perfections.”
Known for his seal engraving, Wu’s art is firmly anchored in the study of ancient stone inscriptions (jinshi), bronze ware and stele calligraphy. He combined them creatively into his seal carving. His calligraphy and painting mirror the jinshi art.
One of the highlights of the exhibition is “Portrait of the Old Man with a Jar,” a collaborative work by Wu, Ren Bonian (1840-1896) and Wang Yiting (1867-1938), an effort that took 21 years.
“The Scrolls of Flowers in Four Seasons” that show peony, banana plant, chrysanthemums and plums in different seasons is another highlight. The great contrast between warm and cool tones lets every piece stand out and simultaneously enhances each other with a wonderful visual impact.
Apart from his paintings, the exhibition features more than 50 seal engravings.
In addition to Wu’s artwork, the exhibition also displays about 40 works of eight Chinese literati, including Chen Baochen (1848-1935) and Chen Sanli (1853-1937), as well as works by Wu’s friends and students.
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