Chinese Culture
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Chinese Dragon Culture: What You Need to Know
During the Chinese Spring Festival, when you visit temple fairs, you can always see colorful dragon lanterns weaving through the crowds. On the Dragon Boat Festival, people hold dragon boat races—dozens...
Chinese Dragon Culture: What You Need to Know
During the Chinese Spring Festival, when you visit temple fairs, you can always see colorful dragon lanterns weaving through the crowds. On the Dragon Boat Festival, people hold dragon boat races—dozens...
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Dragons in Ancient Chinese Mythology: Symbolism...
The dragon is a core mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, often symbolizing auspiciousness. In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically Chapter Nine, the dragon is listed alongside the phoenix,...
Dragons in Ancient Chinese Mythology: Symbolism...
The dragon is a core mythical creature in ancient Chinese mythology, often symbolizing auspiciousness. In the Book of Rites (Liji), specifically Chapter Nine, the dragon is listed alongside the phoenix,...
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Learn from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide to Chine...
When you think of Chinese painting, you might think of Qi Baishi's shrimp or Xu Beihong's horses. But Chinese painting isn't as "aloof" as it seems; it's more like a "brush...
Learn from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide to Chine...
When you think of Chinese painting, you might think of Qi Baishi's shrimp or Xu Beihong's horses. But Chinese painting isn't as "aloof" as it seems; it's more like a "brush...
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The Story of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were seven men. They were Ji Kang, Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling, Wang Rong and Ruan Xian. They lived during...
The Story of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
The Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove were seven men. They were Ji Kang, Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling, Wang Rong and Ruan Xian. They lived during...
Home Decor
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Cat Breeds, Colors, and Beautiful Paintings for...
Cats are one of the most popular pets around the world, and their different breeds and colorful coats make them even more lovable. Whether you love fluffy British Shorthair cats,...
Cat Breeds, Colors, and Beautiful Paintings for...
Cats are one of the most popular pets around the world, and their different breeds and colorful coats make them even more lovable. Whether you love fluffy British Shorthair cats,...
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Cat Color Matching: Translate Fur Colors into P...
"If you can't afford a sofa that matches your orange cat, hang one on the wall." A single cat painting takes up just a small space. It can change the...
Cat Color Matching: Translate Fur Colors into P...
"If you can't afford a sofa that matches your orange cat, hang one on the wall." A single cat painting takes up just a small space. It can change the...
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What kind of themes do Chinese families choose ...
China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with nearly 4,000 years of documented history. More than 3,000 years ago in the Shang Dynasty, China had already begun painting on pottery....
What kind of themes do Chinese families choose ...
China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with nearly 4,000 years of documented history. More than 3,000 years ago in the Shang Dynasty, China had already begun painting on pottery....
Art History
Pablo Picasso: The "Genius Creator" of 20th-cen...
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), a great Spanish artist, lived for nearly 91 years and created an amazing 37,000 works. Picasso became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Western modern art. Picasso...
Pablo Picasso: The "Genius Creator" of 20th-cen...
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), a great Spanish artist, lived for nearly 91 years and created an amazing 37,000 works. Picasso became one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Western modern art. Picasso...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: America's Large...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (also called "the Met") is America's largest art museum. It is also one of the four major museums in the world (the others are France's Louvre Museum, Britain's...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: America's Large...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (also called "the Met") is America's largest art museum. It is also one of the four major museums in the world (the others are France's Louvre Museum, Britain's...
What is Pop Art? And What Are Its Artworks?
Pop Art is an art movement. It started in Britain in the 1950s and became popular in the United States in the 1960s. Its core idea is to turn pop culture,...
What is Pop Art? And What Are Its Artworks?
Pop Art is an art movement. It started in Britain in the 1950s and became popular in the United States in the 1960s. Its core idea is to turn pop culture,...
Famous French painter Millet and the Barbizon S...
The painter Millet is the most popular painter in the history of modern French painting. Millet's simple art has won the favor of many farmers. The Gleaners by Millet In 1849,...
Famous French painter Millet and the Barbizon S...
The painter Millet is the most popular painter in the history of modern French painting. Millet's simple art has won the favor of many farmers. The Gleaners by Millet In 1849,...
Matisse × Fauvism: An Art Movement Against Trad...
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is ranked alongside Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Cézanne as one of the most important painters of the 20th century. He was born into...
Matisse × Fauvism: An Art Movement Against Trad...
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) is ranked alongside Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Cézanne as one of the most important painters of the 20th century. He was born into...
What Artworks Have Thieves Stolen from the Louvre?
Mona Lisa In 1911, an Italian museum worker hid in a storage locker at the Louvre overnight. The next day, he took the then-little-known Mona Lisa from a quiet gallery...
What Artworks Have Thieves Stolen from the Louvre?
Mona Lisa In 1911, an Italian museum worker hid in a storage locker at the Louvre overnight. The next day, he took the then-little-known Mona Lisa from a quiet gallery...
Art History
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Ukiyo-e: Art of Japan's Edo Period
Ukiyo-e refers to paintings depicting a constantly changing, floating world, which originated in Japan during the Edo period. Ukiyo-e was a genre painting popular in Japan from the 17th to...
Ukiyo-e: Art of Japan's Edo Period
Ukiyo-e refers to paintings depicting a constantly changing, floating world, which originated in Japan during the Edo period. Ukiyo-e was a genre painting popular in Japan from the 17th to...
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Georges Braque: The Art Revolutionary Who Co-Fo...
Georges Braque (1882—1963), a French artist, lighted the spark of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso with his calm and rigorous spirit of exploration. His technical innovations in painting, sculpture, and other...
Georges Braque: The Art Revolutionary Who Co-Fo...
Georges Braque (1882—1963), a French artist, lighted the spark of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso with his calm and rigorous spirit of exploration. His technical innovations in painting, sculpture, and other...
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Georges Seurat | A Sunday Afternoon on the Isla...
Georges-Pierre Seurat (Georges Seurat; December 2, 1859 – March 29, 1891). He was a famous painter who helped start two art styles: Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism.
Georges Seurat | A Sunday Afternoon on the Isla...
Georges-Pierre Seurat (Georges Seurat; December 2, 1859 – March 29, 1891). He was a famous painter who helped start two art styles: Pointillism and Neo-Impressionism.
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Understanding Post-Impressionism in 4 Minutes
Origin Post-Impressionism, also known as "after Impressionism" or simply "Post Impressionism," is a significant artistic phenomenon in French art history that emerged after Impressionism. This movement’s main idea is that...
Understanding Post-Impressionism in 4 Minutes
Origin Post-Impressionism, also known as "after Impressionism" or simply "Post Impressionism," is a significant artistic phenomenon in French art history that emerged after Impressionism. This movement’s main idea is that...
Blog posts
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Chen Xu - Famous Chinese Calligrapher and Painter
Chen Xu, whose studio name is Rongxingzhai, is a renowned painter born in 1962 and settled in Beijing, China. He is a member of the China Artists Association, a director...
Chen Xu - Famous Chinese Calligrapher and Painter
Chen Xu, whose studio name is Rongxingzhai, is a renowned painter born in 1962 and settled in Beijing, China. He is a member of the China Artists Association, a director...