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Van Gogh and Gauguin - Two Artists With Tangled Fates

Posted on May 13, 2013 by artisoo

If list a person who had the most great impacts on Van Gogh, it can probably say Gauguin without hesitation. For Van Gogh, the presence of Gauguin was almost like the intention of God, determined his life. One day in … Continue reading →

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Living with Art

Posted on March 29, 2013 by artisoo

Art seems far away from us. Children from rural area in China usually don't have opportunity to get access to art, they usually help do housework after class instead of going to training class to learn dance, paint. Meanwhile, a … Continue reading →

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What The Peasant Wedding Tells?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by artisoo

The Peasant Wedding is a famous painting by Renaissance painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Pieter Bruegel the Elder was a Flemish painter and print maker well-known for his landscapes and peasant paintings. As a result, he got a name of … 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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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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