Jin Shangyi: A Master of Neoclassical Realism Jin Shangyi (born December 1934 in Jiaozuo, Henan Province, China) stands as a towering figure within the landscape of contemporary Chinese oil painting, firmly rooted in the neoclassical realism movement. His artistic journey began under the mentorship of Konstantin Maksimov at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, where he honed his skills and embraced a stylistic approach that prioritizes meticulous observation and faithful representation—a deliberate counterpoint to the burgeoning avant-garde trends of his time. This dedication to traditional tec…