Feng Zikai

Feng Zikai(1898-1975), old name Feng Run or Feng Leng, from Tongxiong, Zhejiang Province, was not only a famous cartoonist, but also expert in landscape art, portrait painting, literature, translation, music and calligraphy. He went to Japan to study oil painting, violin and foreign language in 1921. After returning to China, he worked as a teacher of fine arts and music. In 1924, he published a cartoon piece, After the crowd dispersed, a crescent was hanging in the clear sky, and became a member of the Advanced Literature Society. He was a commissioner of Shanghai Institute of Literature and History, executive director of Chinese Artists' Association, chairman of Shanghai Artists' Association, ans dean of Shanghai Institute of Chinese Paintings. He published more then ten types of translated works and painting albums. His cartoons are characterized by unique style, deep-reaching meaning and afford for thought.