Gao Jianfu

Gao Jianfu (1879–1951; 高剑父, pronounced "Gou Gim Fu" in Cantonese) was a Cantonese artist during World War II. He is known for leading the Lingnan School's effort to modernize Chinese traditional painting as a "new national art." Along with his brother and friend Chen Shuren, Gao Jianfu brought the nihonga style of painting to China.

Gao Jianfu

Gao Jianfu (1879–1951; 高剑父, pronounced "Gou Gim Fu" in Cantonese) was a Cantonese artist during World War II. He is known for leading the Lingnan School's effort to modernize Chinese traditional painting as a "new national art." Along with his brother and friend Chen Shuren, Gao Jianfu brought the nihonga style of painting to China.