Appreciation on French Impressionism Artist Claude Monet

Posted on November 13, 2012 by artisoo

Claude Monet (November 14, 1840--December 5, 1926), French artist, he is representative personage and one of the founders of Impressionism. Monet is one of the most important artists in France, impressionism theory and practice promotes his style in large extent. … Continue reading →

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Oil Painting--Mona Lisa

Posted on November 12, 2012 by artisoo

Mona Lisa was produced by Leonardo Da Vinci (1452 to 1519) who was one of the three "Italian Renaissance Heroes". Spending his whole life for scientific research and artistic practice, the Mona Lisa reflected the painter's observation of nature in a … Continue reading →

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About Pallas Athena by Gustav Klimt

Posted on November 9, 2012 by artisoo

Born into a family of arts and crafts in Vienna, Gustav Klimt turned out to be a master in symbolist painting field. His father was a gold engraver and married Anna Klimt, whose unrealized ambition was to be a musical performer. … Continue reading →

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Oil Painting and Color

Posted on November 7, 2012 by artisoo

Shape and color are the two basic languages of painting for expression. In fact, oil painting is a combination of the graphic arts and color art. How to understand and present colors′ important position in oil painting? It is clear … Continue reading →

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Oil Paintings of Romanticism

Posted on November 5, 2012 by artisoo

Romanticism appeared in Germany and United Kingdom from the late 18th to the first 19th century. And it is a kind of modern literary thought which prevailed in France during the 19th century. The romanticism's aim is opposite to the … Continue reading →

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Selection Criteria for Home Decoration Painting

Posted on November 2, 2012 by artisoo

First, the painting should be in harmony with your own style of decoration. Simple room with modern painting such as non-frame painting can make a room full of vitality. European and classical room can choose paintings in realistic style, such … Continue reading →

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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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