Former Residence of Pang Xunqin

Former Residence of Pang Xunqin

The former residence of Pang Xunqin is a cultural relic protection unit of Changshu City.

Former Residence of Pang Xunqin

Located at No. 24 Nanjingtang in the urban area, it is a Qing Dynasty building, originally part of the eastern section of the Pang family’s ancestral home, formerly known as the Pang Residence at Wangxianqiao Wharf. It was opened to the public after renovation in 1989. The renowned calligrapher Chen Shuliang inscribed the plaque for the residence. The current site consists of two courtyards, covering a total area of 223.04 square meters. The entrance hall features pictorial and textual materials introducing Pang Xunqin’s family background and biography, as well as his contributions to the art world. The western study room was originally named “Bronze Drum Pavilion.” Pang Xunqin (1906–1985), originally named Ying, with the courtesy name Yuxian and the pen name Guxuan, was a native of Changshu and the grandson of Pang Hongwen. He graduated from Aurora University in Shanghai in 1924 and went to France the following year to study painting. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, he served as a professor and academic dean at the East China Branch of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. He was a founder of the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts, where he held positions as professor and first vice president. He joined the Communist Party of China in 1980. He consistently advocated that art must be rooted in the traditions of the nation while continuously absorbing, integrating, and innovating. He excelled in oil painting, watercolor, and line drawing, all infused with Chinese national characteristics, and the themes and styles of his works varied across different periods. It was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Changshu City in June 2004.

Pang Xunqin (1906–1985), originally named Ying, with the courtesy name Yuxian and the pen name Guxuan, was a native of Changshu and the grandson of Pang Hongwen. He graduated from Aurora University in Shanghai in 1924 and went to France the following year, studying painting successively at the École de Sillery and the Grande Chaumière. He returned to China in 1930 and systematically researched Chinese painting theory and history, writing *Pang Xunqin’s Essays*. In 1931, he co-founded the “Storm Society” with Zhang Xian and Ni Yide, organizing art exhibitions that gained fame in artistic circles. Until the liberation, he held teaching positions at the Shanghai Art College and various art schools in Beijing, Sichuan, and Guangdong, while also serving as a professor at universities such as the Central University, West China Union University, and Sun Yat-sen University... More details about Pang Xunqin++