About Gao Kegong
Lived 1248 – 1310 (aged 61–62). Gao Kegong was a Chinese painter and poet.
Gao Kegong (; 1248–1310) was a Chinese painter, and sometimes poet, born during the Yuan dynasty; he was known for his landscapes.
He was heavily influenced by father and son, Mi Fu and Mi Youren. He also studied Dong Yuan, Ju Ran, Wang Tingyun and Li Cheng.
He was a good friend and colleague of Zhao Mengfu, and his paintings showed an artistic combination between Han and other minorities during the Yuan Dynasty.
From 1300 he served the government as an assistant minister at the Ministry of Works.
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Who was Gao Kegong?
Chinese artist (1248-1310)
When was Gao Kegong born?
Gao Kegong was born in 1248 in Datong.
When did Gao Kegong die?
Gao Kegong died in 1310.
What was Gao Kegong's occupation?
Gao Kegong was a painter and poet.
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Gao Kegong was Chinese.
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