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          Cheng Shifa

          1921 - 2007

          Cheng Shifa

          Essentials

          • Died: 2007
          • Museums on this site:
            • Museu do Oriente
            • Art Museum of China Profile
          • Top 3 works:
            • Huang Chao enters Chang’an. New Year
            • POEM BY LU XUN
            • Crab Feast and Chrysanthemums
          • Top-ranked work: Huang Chao enters Chang’an. New Year
          • Works on this site: 4
          • Also known as:
            • Shifa Cheng
            • 程十髮

          early life and education

          cheng shifa, a renowned chinese painter, was born in 1921 in songjiang, china. he graduated from the shanghai school of fine arts in 1941, marking the beginning of his artistic journey.

          career highlights

          • cheng shifa's work is characterized by its eclectic style, blending traditional chinese wash techniques with western drawing aesthetics.
          • he was employed by the east china people’s art publishing house in shanghai from 1950, producing book serial illustrations that won him a silver medal at the leipzig international book fair in 1959.
          • cheng's brush paintings of ethnic groups from yunnan, a southwestern province bordering vietnam, laos, and burma, are particularly notable for their naturalistic sketching techniques and politically polished depictions.

          artistic legacy and later life

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          further reading

          • for more information on cheng shifa, visit [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cheng_shifa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cheng_shifa).
          • explore the vast collection of artworks, including those by cheng shifa, at WahooArt.com's virtual museum.

          conclusion

          cheng shifa's artistic legacy is a testament to his innovative approach to traditional chinese art. through WahooArt.com, art enthusiasts can delve into the world of cheng shifa's creations and explore the broader landscape of chinese art.
          By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team

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          Question 1:
          Cheng Shifa was born in which city?
          Question 2:
          Which art style best describes Cheng Shifa's work?
          Question 3:
          For what achievement did Cheng Shifa receive a silver medal at the Leipzig International Book Fair?
          Question 4:
          Cheng Shifa is particularly known for his paintings of which ethnic groups?
          Question 5:
          Where are some of Cheng Shifa's works held in museums?

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          Works by theme

          Huang Chao Enters Chang’an. New Year — Cheng Shifa
          chinese wash techniques
          Huang Chao Enters Chang’an. New Year — Cheng Shifa
          historical chinese event
          Huang Chao Enters Chang’an. New Year — Cheng Shifa
          notable historical scene
          Huang Chao Enters Chang’an. New Year — Cheng Shifa
          traditional ink painting style
          Huang Chao Enters Chang’an. New Year — Cheng Shifa
          western drawing aesthetics

          Most sought-after works

          Huang Chao Enters Chang’an. New Year — Cheng Shifa
          Cheng Shifa: Huang Chao enters Chang’an. New Year
          Hand-painted oil reproduction from $181
          Poem By Lu Xun — Cheng Shifa
          POEM BY LU XUN – hand-painted oil reproduction by Cheng Shifa
          Hand-painted oil reproduction from $181
          Crab Feast And Chrysanthemums — Cheng Shifa
          Crab Feast and Chrysanthemums – hand-painted oil reproduction by Cheng Shifa
          Hand-painted oil reproduction from $181
          The Swallows — Cheng Shifa
          The Swallows – hand-painted oil reproduction
          Hand-painted oil reproduction from $181

          Questions & Answers

          What art period did Cheng Shifa belong to?

          Modern

          When and where was Cheng Shifa born?

          1921, Shanghai, People's Republic of China

          What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by Cheng Shifa on ArtsDot.com?

          Huang Chao enters Chang’an. New Year, POEM BY LU XUN, Crab Feast and Chrysanthemums

          Is Cheng Shifa's work still under copyright?

          Yes, works by this artist are still under copyright.

          Which art style best describes Cheng Shifa's work?

          Traditional Chinese Wash Techniques with Western Aesthetics

          How long did Cheng Shifa live?

          86 years (1921–2007)

          Where are some of Cheng Shifa's works held in museums?

          The China Art Museum in Shanghai and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

          What is the top-ranked painting by Cheng Shifa on ArtsDot.com?

          Huang Chao enters Chang’an. New Year

          Cheng Shifa is particularly known for his paintings of which ethnic groups?

          Yunnan Minorites

          What are other names Cheng Shifa is known by?

          Shifa Cheng