The Memorial Hall of Lingnan Painting School was selected to be part of the seventh batch of China's 20th century architectural heritage project on Feb 16.

The memorial Hall of Lingnan Painting School is located at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, with a construction area of 3,200 square meters. Its foundation was laid out on Dec 3, 1987 and it opened on June 8, 1991.

The memorial hall, which was the most innovative in the history of modern Chinese painting, advocated the integration of Chinese and Western art styles, as well as modern and ancient art styles. It represents the essence of Guangdong culture. The three founders, Gao Jianfu, Chen Shuren, and Gao Qifeng, were called the Three Great Swordsmen.

The foremost exponents of the school have transcended the boundary of Guangdong, becoming an important force in spreading Chinese culture throughout the heartland of China, Hong Kong, Maocao, Taiwan, and in the West.

The school's museum is an important base for students' fieldwork. It has come a long way in the theoretical studies of art, the spread of Lingnan art, and the exchange of culture. As a result, it has been lauded for uniting overseas Chinese and people of Hong Kong, Macao, as well as Taiwan.

For many years, overseas celebrities would include a visit to the Memorial Hall when they came to Guangdong. The exhibitions held at the Memorial Hall also attracted a host of art lovers.

The Memorial Hall of Lingnan Painting School. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhzfb]