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ding shangyong

1902 – 1978

ding shangyong
Modern
Modern

ding shangyong

Born 1902 Died 1978

Ding Shangyong: Bridging East and West Through Innovative Brushstrokes Ding Yanyong (丁衍鏞), born April 15, 1902, in Maoming County, Guangdong Province, China, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Chinese art—a painter who dared to synthesize traditional techniques with Western modernist sensibilities. Often hailed as “Matisse of the East” and “Bada Shanren of Modern Times,” Ding’s legacy extends far beyond his prolific output;…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ding shangyong's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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