Liang Tianzhu

Liang Tianzhu (Chinese: 梁天柱; pinyin: Liáng Tiānzhù) (1916–2011) was a Chinese painter. Born to a peasant from Qingdao in Shandong province, Liang was originally a doctor, and learned to paint. He was influenced by Huang Binhong. After retirement, he travelled, visiting famous scenic spots in China. The trip to Dunhuang inspired him to develop his innovations in Chinese landscape paintings. In 1991, Chinese Painting Research Institute (now China National Academy of painting) awarded Liang the first Special Painter.

Liang Tianzhu

Liang Tianzhu (Chinese: 梁天柱; pinyin: Liáng Tiānzhù) (1916–2011) was a Chinese painter. Born to a peasant from Qingdao in Shandong province, Liang was originally a doctor, and learned to paint. He was influenced by Huang Binhong. After retirement, he travelled, visiting famous scenic spots in China. The trip to Dunhuang inspired him to develop his innovations in Chinese landscape paintings. In 1991, Chinese Painting Research Institute (now China National Academy of painting) awarded Liang the first Special Painter.