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Noble Winds and Strong Bones Meet Their Spirit—The Art of Pan Tianshou
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Noble Winds and Strong Bones Meet Their Spirit—The Art of Pan Tianshou

Volume 21, March 2024
by Pan Gongkai


Article Description

Pan Gongkai's personal reflection on his father Pan Tianshou's distinctive artistic style grounded in strength and nobility. Pan Tianshou employed powerful brushstrokes and simple forms to depict landscapes and figures, using fresh and elegant elements. His work embodied "fenggu," a traditional concept emphasizing the artist's character within their work. Pan Gongkai also touches on Pan Tianshou's artistic evolution, which was initially rooted in the literati tradition and later embraced modern themes and styles, reflecting the changing social and artistic landscape.


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Pan Gongkai, Pan Tianshou, fenggu, literati tradition