About Chao Shao-an
Lived 1905 – 1998 (aged 92–93). Chao Shao-an was a painter.
Chao Shao-an or Zhao Shao'ang (; 1905, Guangdong – 1998) was a Chinese artist of the Lingnan School of painting. He is noted for his unconventional subject matter and for introducing Western art techniques such as shadow and perspective into Chinese painting. In 1984, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of his contributions to the arts in Hong Kong.
Galleries that feature his work
Chao Shao-an Gallery in the Hong Kong Heritage Museum Guangzhou Museum of Art Chao Shao-an art at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chao Shao-an?
artist (1905-1998)
When was Chao Shao-an born?
Chao Shao-an was born in 1905 in Panyu County.
When did Chao Shao-an die?
Chao Shao-an died in 1998.
What was Chao Shao-an's occupation?
Chao Shao-an was a painter.
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