Qi Baishi’s shrimp paintings lead people into a watery world

In Chinese art history, Qi Baishi ranks as a towering figure. His whimsical and playful style opened up a new vista in the imagery of traditional Chinese painting and has left a rich legacy still widely recognized in modern society. Among his works, lifelike shrimps play a key role in Qi’s visual repertoire. The shrimps are so famous that they have become synonymous with the painter himself. To better present his shrimp paintings, the documentary series “Fine Arts in China“ produced by China Media Group uses animation to make the original works three-dimensional, realizing a perfect combination of art and technology to lead viewers into a “shrimp“ world. For more: Subscribe to us on YouTube: Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): Downl