Monthly Archives: February 2013

Père Tanguy

Père Tanguy was created between 1887 and 1888. It is now collected in Rodin Art Gallery in Paris. This painting is the masterpiece of Van Gogh during his Paris Period. The character is put in the center with the symmetrical … Continue reading

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The Madonna of Foligno

The Madonna of Foligno was painted between 1511 and 1512 by Rafael, size: 330 x 194 cm This painting was made during Raphael's most passionate stage of his short and splendid life which was equivalent to his great attempt for … Continue reading

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Vincent Van Gogh Oil Painting Irises

The painting Irises not only shows the natural beauty, but also the beauty of art. Because of it, we begin to notice its beauty and show more respect for Vincent Van Gogh. In the painting of Irises, the whole space … Continue reading

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The Still Life Painting of Paul Cezanne

The famous French painter Paul Cezanne (1839-1906), was a representative figure of the post-Impressionism. He was revered as the father of the "new art" since the 19th century. As an advent of modern art, modern Western painters called him "the … Continue reading

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Apple Tree in Gustav Klimt's Works

Gustav Klimt was an excellent Austrian iconoclast who came from a poor family. He is famous for elaborate, explicitly sensual paintings and murals. Most of his works are related to themes of regeneration, love and death. Images in his works … Continue reading

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Introduction to Wheat Field with Crows

Wheat Field With Crows was made in July 1890 by Holland impressionist painter Vincent William Van Gogh. Wheat Field With Crows is a kind of canvas painting, measuring 50.5*100.5 cm. It is now collected in NationalVan GoghMuseum in Holland Amsterdam. … Continue reading

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Fat is Another Scenery of Beauty—A Brief Talk About Fernando Botero and His Paintings

Had a brief view of Fernando Botero's paintings, I crushed on them, suddenly found that the fat figure can be so cartooned and cute, which is really another scenery of beauty. Fernando Botero is a South American painter and sculptor … Continue reading

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Step Into Joseph Mallord William Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner was born near Covent Garden in London in a barber family.  He once learned how to paint watercolor from Thomas Malton. When he was 14 years old, he was admitted to enter the Royal Academy School. … Continue reading

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Portrait of Daniel Henry Kahnweiler

The paintings during Picasso's analytical cubism period further displayed his neglect for objective reproduction. In this period, whether it was still life, landscape or figure, it was completely decomposed and became unknown to the audience. Although each painting had the title, … Continue reading

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Artwork The Large Bathers

Pierre Auguste Renoir is one of the most renowned impressionist painters. He is famous for his figure paintings, especially his female nudes. His works are noted to express a signature softness and bright colors. People hardly can find themes of pain … Continue reading

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