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Lot 2512 Lin Fengmian spent a lifetime exploring
the fusion of Eastern and Western
The May Fourth Movement of the 1920's began a brand- artistic traditions, a field in which he
new page for China's New Cultural Era. Groups of high- made outstanding contributions. His
minded intellectuals returned to the fatherland from achievements can be attributed to his
their studies abroad, and in turn brought with them understanding and love of both Western
Western ideals of democracy and science, revolutionizing contemporary art, as well as Chinese
and advancing the development of Chinese art. The classical and folk art. Moreover, because
intellectuals were enlightened by Western influences he never pursued fame and fortune, even
during their studies overseas, and they assimilated the while facing great adversity he devoted
essence of contemporary Western literature and art. They himself to study; although he is no longer
consequently began infusing Chinese artistic context with us, his spirit still lives on in others.
with Western literary ideologies, widening their reach
- Wu Guanzhong, Lin Fengmian: Master of his Generation
and applications, unlocking the door to new cultural
dimensions for China in the 20th century.
A contemporary fine arts educator, and a modern art
pioneer in 20th century China, Lin Fengmian is one of
the most iconic innovators in Chinese art history. After
his return to China, Lin established the National College
of Art in Hangzhou in 1928, and served as the school's
first president. His liberal style and open-mindedness, his
innovative approach to education by blending Chinese and
Western styles have enabled the Academy to nurture and
inspire Zao Wou-Ki, Chu Teh-Chun and Wu Guanzhong
Jean-François Millet, Des glaneuses, 1857 Musée d'Orsay, Paris Lin Fengmian, Fishing Harvest, Oil on canvas, Painted in 1950s
弗朗索瓦·米勒《拾穗》1857年 法國 巴黎 奧賽美術館 林風眠《漁女》油彩 畫布, 60 x 70 cm, 1950年代作
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