The Visionary of the Lingnan School: The Life and Art of Gao Qifeng In the turbulent landscape of early 20th-century China, a revolutionary spirit emerged from the heart of Guangdong, forever altering the trajectory of traditional ink painting. At the center of this metamorphosis stood Gao Qifeng (1889–1933), a master whose brushwork bridged the gap between ancient Eastern traditions and the burgeoning influences of Western modernism. Born Gao Weng in Panyu, his early life was marked by profound personal loss; orphaned as a young child, he found refuge and artistic direction under the guidan…