Tao Lengyue: Weaver of Moonlight and Myth Born in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, in 1895, Tao Lengyue (also known by his courtesy name Yongshao and literary names Hongzhai, Wuliuhouren, and Kemengdaoren) emerged as a significant figure within the landscape of late 19th and early 20th-century Chinese painting. His artistic journey was deeply intertwined with the traditions of Shanshui painting – a style emphasizing naturalism and atmospheric perspective – while simultaneously incorporating elements of Western techniques and influences, reflecting the dynamic cultural shifts occurring in China duri…