Qi Baishi's artistic legacy blossoms in Jinan By Lin Qi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-27 15:18

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68ff1ccea310f735438b72c7.html Late ink artist Qi Baishi (1864-1957) rose from humble beginnings as a painter and carpenter in rural Hunan province, to become a celebrated figure in Beijing's art circles. Having experienced firsthand the hardships that artists face, Qi was known for sharing this knowledge with younger artists who came to him for guidance.