Xu Beihong - The World Famous Chinese Artist You Probably Never Heard Of
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from 10:10am to 12:30pm
Pillar Institute for Lifelong Learning
6385 Corporate Dr Suite 200
Free
Xu Beihong (1895 - 1953) is one of the most famous artists in China and is well known throughout Asia, but practically unheard of in the United States. After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, he served as the President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and the Chairman of the Chinese Artists' Association. We will take a look at his life, his work, and his continuing legacy in China.
Instructor: Sandy Halby, BS in Mathematics from the University of Alaska. She is a military veteran and is retired from the federal government as a civil servant. Currently, she is president of a local Mensa group and active in the Pikes Peak Beekeepers Association.
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