A Master of Mountain & Mist: The Life and Art of Zhang Shiyuan Zhang Shiyuan (1898-1959) stands as a pivotal figure in 20th-century Chinese painting, though his name remains less globally recognized than some of his contemporaries. He was a heavyweight artist not in terms of fame, but in the sheer power and evocative presence of his landscapes – dramatic scenes of towering mountains, swirling mists, and serene waters that capture the essence of traditional Chinese aesthetics while reflecting the turbulent era in which he lived. Born into a period of immense social and political upheaval, Shi…