The New Jinling School of Painting emerged in the 1960s, represented by Fu Baoshi, Qian Songyan, Ya Ming, Song Wenzhi, Wei Zixi, Yu Tongfu, Ding Shiqing, Zhang Jin, and Zhang Wenjun, with Fu Baoshi as its leading figure. After creating Chinese paintings that clearly reflected the spirit of the times and national characteristics, they addressed the critical question of “how to depict real life in Chinese painting,” becoming one of the most influential schools in the Chinese painting world. The outstanding achievements of the older generation of artists have set a benchmark for contemporary artistic creation.
To inherit and promote the spirit of the New Jinling School, it is essential to deepen research on the school, fully recognizing its defining characteristics, artistic contributions, and historical significance. In my view, the New Jinling School can be understood from three aspects.
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