The Soul of the Brush: The Life and Legacy of Pan Tianshou In the vast tapestry of twentieth-century Chinese art, few threads shine with as much resilience and brilliance as those woven by Pan Tianshou. Born in 1897 amidst the tranquil landscapes of Guanzhuang Village, Zhejiang Province, Pan was a man whose very existence became a bridge between the ancient traditions of the Song and Ming dynasties and the turbulent modernity of conte…