Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Lovers in the Lilac

Posted on February 15, 2013 by artisoo

The 22-year old Marc Chagall returned home again after he left one year ago. But there weren't many beautiful memories of the hometown as he was born in a poor Jewish family. It was a vague and boring day as ever before. … Continue reading →

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Blossoming Dazzling Flower- Romanticism Oil Painting

Posted on February 14, 2013 by artisoo

Although romanticism movement began during the same period as classicism, it is completely different from conventional classicism movement. Mainly focusing on art and literature, romanticism movement developed as mushrooms after the rain, with the trend which cannot be halted. Therefor, oil … Continue reading →

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The Nude Maja and The Clothed Maja—By Francisco De Goya

Posted on February 13, 2013 by artisoo

The Nude Maja (Maja means beautiful lady in Spanish) is the only nude icon created by Francisco De Goya, which is collected in Prado Museum of Madrid, Spain. It's said there was a funny story about this painting. It's said, … Continue reading →

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Pablo Picasso Oil Painting--Reading

Posted on February 12, 2013 by artisoo

Reading was made in 1932, depicting the blonde lover of Picasso Marie Therese Walter dozing off on the read chair with her chest half open and a book kept in her knee. This painting is with very beautiful curves and … Continue reading →

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The Background of Starry Night

Posted on February 11, 2013 by artisoo

Starry Night was a famous painting made by Holland post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh in 1889. The picture shows two lines styles, one is the distorted line, and another is a broken line. These two lines are interacted with each … Continue reading →

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Charles IV of Spain and His Family

Posted on February 10, 2013 by artisoo

Charles IV of Spain and His Family is a famous portraiture which was painted in 1800 by Francisco De Goya (1746-1828) who was an omnipotent painter all over the world, named as the greatest painter of Spain by the King … Continue reading →

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Introduction to A Boy With Pipe

Posted on February 9, 2013 by artisoo

A Boy With Pipe was a representative work of Pablo Picasso who was the founder of modern art. It was a kind of canvas painting made in 1905, measuring 100×81cm. Being changed for many times, this painting was finally collected … Continue reading →

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The Night Cafe

Posted on February 8, 2013 by artisoo

The Night Cafe was made in 1888, measuring 81x65.6 cm. The passion of Vincent Van Gogh comes from the world in which he lives, and the strong reaction of people that he has known. This is not a simple reaction made … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Artwork The Gleaners

Posted on February 7, 2013 by artisoo

When The Gleaners was just created, the subject itself was enough to spark a revolution. After its exhibition at the salon, it immediately aroused widespread concern in the media. Some critics thought that Millet had a clear political intention. The … Continue reading →

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Crying Woman in Picasso's Works

Posted on February 6, 2013 by artisoo

Crying Woman portrayed an extremely sad woman whose mournful fate and emotions were reflected by extensive colors and brushwork. Her eyes, lip, and nose appeared to be reversed and fragmented, which had the characteristics that the ordinary people hardly understood. … Continue reading →

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