Monthly Archives: November 2012

Edward Hopper’s Early Sunday Morning

In Edward Hopper paintings, vacancy, estrangement and loneliness are always his tone. Viewers can find some unfamiliar scenes which are not easily perceived in daily life from his painting, which helps us to better understand American society. There were some people, … Continue reading

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Realism

Realism, also known as actualism, is an western art trend in 19th century. Generally, it is defined as a thought that is all about the fact and reality and excludes idealism. However, realism has a lot of definitions (especially in … Continue reading

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The Gleaners

The Gleaners is a famous oil painting created by the famous French painter Millet in 1857. This painting describes people picking ears of wheat in the field after autumn harvest. It is a typical representative of realism. Jean Francois Millet (1814 … Continue reading

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Appreciation on French Impressionism Artist Claude Monet

Claude Monet (November 14, 1840--December 5, 1926), French artist, he is representative personage and one of the founders of Impressionism. Monet is one of the most important artists in France, impressionism theory and practice promotes his style in large extent. … Continue reading

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Oil Painting--Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa was produced by Leonardo Da Vinci (1452 to 1519) who was one of the three "Italian Renaissance Heroes". Spending his whole life for scientific research and artistic practice, the Mona Lisa reflected the painter's observation of nature in a … Continue reading

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About Pallas Athena by Gustav Klimt

Born into a family of arts and crafts in Vienna, Gustav Klimt turned out to be a master in symbolist painting field. His father was a gold engraver and married Anna Klimt, whose unrealized ambition was to be a musical performer. … Continue reading

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Oil Painting and Color

Shape and color are the two basic languages of painting for expression. In fact, oil painting is a combination of the graphic arts and color art. How to understand and present colors′ important position in oil painting? It is clear … Continue reading

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Oil Paintings of Romanticism

Romanticism appeared in Germany and United Kingdom from the late 18th to the first 19th century. And it is a kind of modern literary thought which prevailed in France during the 19th century. The romanticism's aim is opposite to the … Continue reading

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Selection Criteria for Home Decoration Painting

First, the painting should be in harmony with your own style of decoration. Simple room with modern painting such as non-frame painting can make a room full of vitality. European and classical room can choose paintings in realistic style, such … Continue reading

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