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
Some of Van Gogh's Most Famous Paintings
Sunflowers，1888s This is one of Van Gogh's most celebrated works. He employed vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes to capture the vibrant vitality of the sunflowers. The predominantly yellow hue, set...
Some of Van Gogh's Most Famous Paintings
Sunflowers，1888s This is one of Van Gogh's most celebrated works. He employed vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes to capture the vibrant vitality of the sunflowers. The predominantly yellow hue, set...
Van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night and sto...
Vincent Willem van Gogh (March 30,1853 – July 29,1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. Born into a Protestant ministerial family in Zundert, North Brabant, he began his career working at the...
Van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night and sto...
Vincent Willem van Gogh (March 30,1853 – July 29,1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. Born into a Protestant ministerial family in Zundert, North Brabant, he began his career working at the...
The 6 Most Famous and Influential Art Movements
1. Renaissance，14th-16th Centuries，Originated in Italy Core Its core was "humanism." It went against the Middle Ages’ religious idea of giving up pleasures. It encouraged caring about human value and real...
The 6 Most Famous and Influential Art Movements
1. Renaissance，14th-16th Centuries，Originated in Italy Core Its core was "humanism." It went against the Middle Ages’ religious idea of giving up pleasures. It encouraged caring about human value and real...
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...