Monthly Archives: March 2014

Longing for a Puppy Love

The first moment I saw it, I was totally attracted and even could not breathe at all. What was presented in the painting is exactly most of us pursuing for. I, along with my half, am sitting together and enjoying … Continue reading

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The Sick Child by Edvard Munch

This painting is a painful memory of Munch's family suffered in his childhood, and it depicts the scene of his 15-year-old sister Sophia got sick. Although she hadn't lost her childish temperament, she was thin and pale for tortured by … Continue reading

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Anecdote: Fighting for a Prostitute, Painter Paul Gauguin Cut Van Gogh's Ear off

Reported by Daily Mail, although according to the description of history, Van Gogh's ear was cut off by himself, actually the person who cut off Van Gogh's ear was Paul Gauguin, the painter who was as famous as Van Gogh. … Continue reading

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Friendship Between Matisse and Picasso

During April 1906, at a party at Gertrude Stein's house, Henri Matisse was introduced to Picasso, who was 12 years younger. Picasso and Matisse held entirely different view both on the aesthetic ideas of art and in lifestyle. Comparing with Picasso, … Continue reading

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Fresh Eggs 1874 by Winslow Homer

It is a typical moment for the day of a farmers in the countryside. There, in the frame, is a maid in a white spots and black dress with brown gauze clothing and a cock with brown and dark feathers. … Continue reading

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Bordeaux Wine by Monet Will Show Up in Shanghai

As one of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, The Master of Impressionism: Monet Exhibition will be held at chi K11 art space of Shanghai K11 Shopping and Arts Center in 8th, March. … Continue reading

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Can Oil Painting Art Reflect on Real Life?

These days, contemporary oil painting The Night's Silence, which is on display at Art Museum in Nanjing, China is concerned by public, and also raises deep study on whether the oil painting can reflect the reality of people's lives . … Continue reading

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Van Gogh Sunflowers was on Display Again for the British Public

It is reported by British media on October 28 that two paintings of Van Gogh Sunflowers series will be held in Combination exhibition on 25 January to 27 April next year at the National Gallery in London. After 65 years, Sunflowers … Continue reading

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