Chinese Art Guide
Top Ten Famous Flower Paintings of Chinese
1. Plum Blossoms and White-Eye by Zhao Ji (Northern Song Dynasty) Status: A classic of Northern Song dynasty academy-style flower-and-bird painting, and a representative work reflecting the painting style of...
What is Gongbi Painting? What is Xieyi Painting?
Chinese painting is an important part of traditional Chinese art. People all over the world know it for its special artistic charm and deep cultural meanings. We can mainly divide Chinese...
The differences between oil painting, acrylic, ...
Many people who learn to paint often cannot tell the difference between oil, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor because apart from some differences in the properties of the pigments, there are...
The Meaning of Pine Trees in Chinese Culture, W...
Why do wealthy Chinese families love pine trees and related artworks? According to Feng Shui and the Five Elements theory, they have the power to bring wealth.
Pine Tree Cultural Symbols in Different Countries
Pine Tree Cultural Symbols in Different Countries: Meanings Around the World
Home Decor
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New Chinese Style Freehand Hanging Painting
Xieyi, also known as freehand brushwork, is an exquisite freehand painting that is never just a simple decoration. Instead, xieyi hides the beauty of nature, auspicious meaning, and joy of...
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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,...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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.
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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...