Visual Culture in Communist China

observing, analyzing & re-presenting the art of twentieth century china

Chen Yifei Link

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https://www.blouinartinfo.com/artists/-chen-yifei-3431

This link provides a great overview of the life of Chen Yifei and highlights some of his most important works such as The Seizing of the Presidential Palace, Leisurely Boat Ride, and Twin Bridge. This page also describes the role Yifei played in creating propaganda works for the Communist party, as well as his transition away from political work and toward romanticism. By reading this page, one can get a good sense of Chen Yifei’s change in ideology. He became increasingly commercial toward the end of his life. He often sold his paintings for record-breaking prices, and he decided to enter the culinary and fashion industries.

 

Bibliography

“Chen Yifei.” Blouin Art Info. Accessed February 03, 2019. https://www.blouinartinfo.com/artists/-chen-yifei-3431.

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