He studied architecture, fine arts and sculpture in Taiwan, Peiping, Japan and Rome. Through his contacts and vast experiences he has come to a deep realization of the connection between man and his environment.
楊英風民國十五年生於台灣宜蘭，抗戰前後曾經居住北平八年，先後在國內、日本、羅馬研習建築、美術與雕塑，在廣大的接觸中，他對「人與環境」，有了相當深刻的認識。