Gao Qifeng (1889-1933): Pioneer of Lingnan School Landscape Painting Gao Qifeng (高奇峰), born Gao Weng (高嵡) in 1889, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of modern Chinese art. Alongside Chen Shuren and Gao Jianfu, he established the Lingnan School – a revolutionary movement that fused Eastern calligraphy and painting traditions with Western Impressionistic techniques. Early Life & Education: Born in Guangdong Province, Gao Qifeng’s formative years were marked by exposure to both Confucian scholarship and burgeoning artistic experimentation. His formal training encompassed tradition…