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liu haisu

1896 – 1994

liu haisu
Modern
Modern

liu haisu

Born 1896 Died 1994

Liu Haisu: A Titan of Chinese Modern Art Liu Haisu (劉海粟), born Pan Jifang (潘吉芳) in 1896, was a transformative figure in twentieth-century Chinese art. Revered as one of the “Four Great Academy Presidents,” he spearheaded the establishment and advancement of Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, fundamentally reshaping artistic education and pushing boundaries of stylistic innovation. His unwavering dedication to painting from his youth—begin…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through liu haisu'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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