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Chao Shao-an

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Bust sculpture of Chao Shao-an, Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Chao Shao-an or Zhao Shao'ang (Chinese: 趙少昂; 1905, Guangdong – 1998) was a Chinese artist of the Lingnan School of painting.[1] He is noted for his usual subject matter and for introducing Western art techniques such as shadow and perspective into Chinese painting. In 1984, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of his contributions to the arts in Hong Kong.[2]

Galleries that feature his work

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Chao Shao-an Gallery at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum

References

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  1. ^ Croizier 1988, p. xix.
  2. ^ "CHAO Shaoan - Biography - The Honorary Graduates - HKU Honorary Graduates". www4.hku.hk. Retrieved 2026-04-04.

Works cited

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