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What do Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci and modern Chinese painter Qi Baishi have in common? Oxford scholar Professor Martin Kemp dropped some serious art history knowledge in a rare CGTN interview, revealing how these icons from opposite sides of the world might’ve been soulmates in creativity.
The Mona Lisa Mystery Decoded?
Kemp, a rockstar in Da Vinci studies, teased new theories about the world’s most famous smirk. \"Her expression isn’t just a smile—it’s a meditation on human connection,\" he explained, comparing her enigmatic gaze to the layered symbolism in classical Chinese landscapes.
When Science Meets Ink Brushes
Both masters blended art with obsessive scientific curiosity! Da Vinci’s anatomy sketches found an unlikely match in Qi Baishi’s hyper-detailed shrimp paintings. \"They shared that Renaissance spirit centuries apart,\" Kemp noted, highlighting how Qi’s minimalist style echoes Da Vinci’s \"simplicity through complexity.\"
Why Cross-Cultural Art Matters Now
In our TikTok era, Kemp’s analysis hits different: \"Great art transcends borders—just like memes.\" His take? Da Vinci would’ve loved WeChat calligraphy filters, and Qi Baishi would’ve crushed Instagram Reels with his expressive brushwork.
Oxford scholar Professor Martin Kemp dropped some serious art history knowledge in a rare CGTN interview, revealing how these icons from opposite sides of the world might’ve been soulmates in creativity.
Da Vinci’s anatomy sketches found an unlikely match in Qi Baishi’s hyper-detailed shrimp paintings. \"They shared that Renaissance spirit centuries apart,\" Kemp noted, highlighting how Qi’s minimalist style echoes Da Vinci’s \"simplicity through complexity.\"
His take? Da Vinci would’ve loved WeChat calligraphy filters, and Qi Baishi would’ve crushed Instagram Reels with his expressive brushwork.
