Yang Hongwei

Yang Hongwei, a native of Shunyi District, Beijing, graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and formerly taught at Beijing City University. He has long been engaged in writing books on art popularization and traditional culture. He edited the large series The Light of China's Revival, compiled the series How Masters Are Made: Illustrated, and authored biographies such as Leonardo da Vinci and Wu Daozi. His writing draws on culture, classic works, film and television, history, and sports; the library holds 65 of his titles, covering subjects such as Hakka culture, celebrated melodies, ethnic musical instruments, enamel, pottery, colored glaze, and sports, with an emphasis on presenting traditional art and historical knowledge in an accessible style for general readers. Public information about his life is limited, and this introduction is based mainly on his published works and available materials.