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[[File:Peaches and Butterfly by Master Qi Baishi, Asian Antiquities.jpg|thumb|200px|Beaches and Butterfly by Master Qi Baishi]] | [[File:Peaches and Butterfly by Master Qi Baishi, Asian Antiquities.jpg|thumb|200px|Beaches and Butterfly by Master Qi Baishi]] | ||
| − | On [[CIIC:Selected anniversaries/September 16, 2009|September 16]], [[1957]], '''Qi Baishi''', president of the [[Association of Chinese Artists]], died at the age of 97. Qi was awarded the "[[International Peace Award]]" in [[1955]]. | + | On [[CIIC:Selected anniversaries/September 16, 2009|September 16]], [[1957]], '''Qi Baishi''' ('''齐白石'''), president of the [[Association of Chinese Artists]], died at the age of 97. Qi was awarded the "[[International Peace Award]]" in [[1955]]. |
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Qi Baishi was one of [[China]]'s most famous 20th century painters. He was born into a peasant family from Xiangtan, [[Hunan]]. After working as a carpenter, Qi became a world famous painter, and made extraordinary contribution to the development of Chinese art. | Qi Baishi was one of [[China]]'s most famous 20th century painters. He was born into a peasant family from Xiangtan, [[Hunan]]. After working as a carpenter, Qi became a world famous painter, and made extraordinary contribution to the development of Chinese art. | ||
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Qi received the title "People's artist" from the Central Cultural Ministry in [[1953]]. | Qi received the title "People's artist" from the Central Cultural Ministry in [[1953]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:26, 31 October 2016
On September 16, 1957, Qi Baishi (齐白石), president of the Association of Chinese Artists, died at the age of 97. Qi was awarded the "International Peace Award" in 1955.
Qi Baishi was one of China's most famous 20th century painters. He was born into a peasant family from Xiangtan, Hunan. After working as a carpenter, Qi became a world famous painter, and made extraordinary contribution to the development of Chinese art.
Qi received the title "People's artist" from the Central Cultural Ministry in 1953.
