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Liu Xucang (1913-1966), formerly known as Chengdong, was a Chinese photojournalist from Nanxun, Wuxing County, Zhejiang.

Category
Artists
Nationality
People's Republic of China
Born
1913
Died
1966
Wikidata
Q17051484
Occupations photographerphotojournalist
Aliases Liu XucangLiu Xucang

Liu Xucang — biography

Liu Xucang (1913-1966), formerly known as Chengdong, was a Chinese photojournalist from Nanxun, Wuxing County, Zhejiang. Born in Nanxun, Zhejiang, he was the ninth son of Liu Jinzao and the ninth brother of Liu Chengqian. He studied English and German in his early years, and later taught himself photography skills. He moved to Shanghai with his family and met cameraman Lang Jingshan. In 1932, he joined Sanyou Film Society and served as editor. Later, he also studied sketching and oil painting under the sculptor and painter Zhang Chongren. After 1949, he served as the first and second executive director of the Chinese Photographers Association and vice chairman of the Shanghai branch.

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