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Jin Shangyi

b. 1934

Chinese oil painter (born 1934)

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About Jin Shangyi

Born 1934. Jin Shangyi is a Chinese painter.

Jin Shangyi (born 1934) is a contemporary Chinese oil painter within the neoclassical realism movement in Chinese oil painting. From 1987 to 2001, Jin Shangyi served as president of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and professor of the Oil Painting Department.

Art works Jin Shangyi's paintings have been permanently collected by the National Art Museum of China among others.

In 2013, Jin Shangyi's painting Tajik Bride was sold for 85.1 million yuan ($13.97 million) at the 2013 Autumn Auctions at China Guardian Beijing.

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Important facts

Born
1 December 1934, Jiaozuo, Henan
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Painter
Nationality
People's Republic of China
Education
Central Academy of Fine Arts
Positions held
Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Standing member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Employers
Central Academy of Fine Arts

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jin Shangyi?

Chinese oil painter (born 1934)

When was Jin Shangyi born?

Jin Shangyi was born on 1 December 1934 in Jiaozuo, Henan.

What is Jin Shangyi's occupation?

Jin Shangyi is a painter.

What nationality is Jin Shangyi?

Jin Shangyi is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jin Shangyi

· Wikidata: Q8974831

· DBpedia: Jin Shangyi

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