Monthly Archives: October 2012

A Brief Appreciation of Starry Night

Posted on October 30, 2012 by artisoo

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh (Painted in an Asylum at Saint-Remy in 1889)has risen to the peak of artistic achievements. Although Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life, the aftermath of his work is enormous. Starry Night is … Continue reading →

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The Kiss by Gustav Klimt

Posted on October 29, 2012 by artisoo

Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolic painter who enjoyed great reputation for his contribution to the foundation of Vienna Secession. Klimt was the leader of Vienna Secession. Gustav Klimt stressed individual aesthetic interest, emotional expression and imaginary creation in painting. His works combined … Continue reading →

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Yue Minjun--The Artist Drawing the Boundaries of Modern and Contemporary Art

Posted on October 26, 2012 by artisoo

Born in 1962 in Daqing City in Heilongjiang province, Yue Minjun had almost gone through all the experiences that Chinese children encountered at his time—cultural revolution, violence, political movements, etc. However, he was lucky at the same time. What he … Continue reading →

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Chinese Painting VS Oil Painting

Posted on October 25, 2012 by artisoo

Pigment: oil painting is oil-based and oil-colored, Chinese painting uses ink, or Chinese painting pigments (including mineral pigments and plant pigments). Quality: oil painting is drew on linen, Chinese painting is on rice paper. Style of painting: oil painting is … Continue reading →

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La Belle Jardinière

Posted on October 25, 2012 by artisoo

The spirit of humanism prevailed during the Renaissance Period. People began to reconsider the value of human beings and express their true feelings and ideas. Living in a wave of reform movement, Rafaela paintings were more human than previous paintings. Rafaela's … Continue reading →

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Oil Painter--Chen Yifei

Posted on October 25, 2012 by artisoo

Chen Yifei who graduated from Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts is a well renowned oil painter and director. His works has won numerous awards in the country, and are sent to exhibit in Japan,France,Germany and other countries. Some works are … Continue reading →

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Oil Painting--Father

Posted on October 24, 2012 by artisoo

An oil painting produced by the painter Luo Zhongli exhibited in China Youth Exhibition held in Beijing in May 1980 caused a great stir. At the exhibition, some people even broke into tears when standing in front of this picture. … Continue reading →

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Romanticism Painting

Posted on October 24, 2012 by artisoo

Romanticism is built on the basis of pursuit of liberty, equality, fraternity, and personal liberation with a strong focus on fantasy beauty, emotional communication and passionate disposition expression. Its subjects are mainly concerned with unique personalities, exotic ambience, life tragedy … Continue reading →

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Oil Painting

Posted on October 24, 2012 by artisoo

In recent years, oil painting gradually became known by ordinary people. When people make wall decoration in their residence, they often choose some watercolor painting, Chinese painting, oil painting, etc. Among them, oil painting tends to be much favored by … Continue reading →

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Say Hi to Van Gogh

Posted on October 24, 2012 by artisoo

Sometimes it takes generations to understand art. Vincent Van Gogh, as a representative of Impressionism, is an example. His works, which people in modern time take great pride in owning, are among the most well-known and delicate arts in the … Continue reading →

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