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The Great Female Painter Berthe Morisot

Posted on March 4, 2013 by artisoo

Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was a famous French Impressionist painter. She was one of only a handful of women who exhibited both at the famed Paris Salon and with the French Impressionists. Her works include landscapes, portraits, garden settings and boating … Continue reading →

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Introduction to The Bay Of L Estaque

Posted on March 4, 2013 by artisoo

The space of The Bay Of L Estaque is not withdrawn into an infinite perspective like the Renaissance or Baroque style. Buildings in the foreground are gathered together which are close to the viewers. The buildings are simplified into cubes … Continue reading →

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Apple Blossoms by John Everett Millais

Posted on March 1, 2013 by artisoo

Apple Blossoms was painted by British painter Sir John Everett Millais (1829-1896) in 1856-1859, who was one of three founders of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, which now is collected in Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool, England. This painting depicts in a spring … Continue reading →

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British Neo-classical Artist John William Waterhouse

Posted on March 1, 2013 by artisoo

John William Waterhouse (1849-1917) was a British neo-classical and pre-Raphaelite painter. Other famous Pre-Raphaelite artists are Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais and so on. The works of Waterhouse are famous for its vivid colors and mysterious style depicting female … Continue reading →

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Painting Techniques of The Veiled Woman

Posted on February 28, 2013 by artisoo

This painting uses a very rich painting language. The painter gives full play to his expressive force of color and is strict with every stroke in this painting. The beautiful face color and pleats in luxurious dress are meticulously portrayed. … Continue reading →

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Claude Monet's Japanese Bridge

Posted on February 28, 2013 by artisoo

In the life of artwork, Claude Monet painted many bridges, with the Japanese Bridge in his own Giverny garden being the most famous. Claude Monet who was born on 14th November, 1840 and died on 5th December, 1926 was a … Continue reading →

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Jean Francois Millet and His Paintings

Posted on February 27, 2013 by artisoo

A lot of painters were respected until they had died, such as Vincent  Van Gogh. Jean-Francois Millet was lucky enough to be valued before he died. Jean-Francois Millet who was born in 1814 and died in1875, was a French painter, … Continue reading →

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Appreciation to The Madonna of The Chair

Posted on February 26, 2013 by artisoo

In general religious paintings, Madonna must dress in red and blue. The coat is red and the cloak is blue. A part of the red coat here is blocked her shawl, only to see the left arm. Blue cloak is … Continue reading →

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Inroduction to The Veiled Woman

Posted on February 26, 2013 by artisoo

The Veiled Woman is made by one of three famous Italian Renaissance heroes Raphael Santee. This talented Italian painter has completed a lot of masterpieces in his short life which is only lasting 37 years. His artistic elegance, harmony and … Continue reading →

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Painting Skills of La Belle Jardiniere

Posted on February 25, 2013 by artisoo

The composition of La Belle Jardiniere is very naive. John looks at Jesus, and Jesus looks at Madonna. Their attention is naturally focused on the face of Madonna. And Madonna is the real theme of this painting. The characters form … Continue reading →

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