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Art Nouveau and Art Deco: Key Features & Legacy
The early 20th century witnessed the rise of two revolutionary design movements: Art Nouveau (“New Art”) (1890–1910) and Art Deco...
Zoe Gan
May 172 min read
Xu Wei: “Van Gogh of the East"
Xu Wei (徐渭), a Ming Dynasty literati painter, is often dubbed the "Van Gogh of the East" due to striking parallels between his life,...
Zoe Gan
Mar 133 min read
Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun — Portrait of the Artist with her Daughter Jean Marie-Louise (1789)
Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun, Self-Portrait with her Daughter Julie (à l'Antique), 1789 In this self-portrait, Le Brun and her daughter have...
Zoe Gan
Mar 12 min read
The Philosophical and Technical Inspirations of Cubism
Cubism emerged in the early 1900s, primarily through the works of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. it fundamentally altered our...
Zoe Gan
Feb 253 min read
The Origins of Cubism
The concept of the ‘first’ cubist artwork has been a subject of debate within the art world. Today, large art institutions such as the...
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Feb 65 min read
Bada Shanren — Minimalism & Expressive Abstraction
Bada Shanren（八大山人) is the art name of Zhu Da (朱耷, 1626–1705), a legendary Chinese painter, calligrapher, and poet of the late Ming and...
Zoe Gan
Feb 42 min read
Zheng Banqiao (1693–1765): Master of Personal Expression
Zheng Xie (Banqiao), is a leading literati of the Qing Dynasty and one of the "Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou". He revolutionized Chinese...
Zoe Gan
Jan 312 min read
Su Shi, a Quintessential Representative of the Chinese Literati Tradition
Zhao Meng Fu, A Portrait of Su Shi, Yuan Dynasty Su Shi (苏轼, 1037–1101), also known as Su Dongpo (苏东坡), is one of the most celebrated...
Zoe Gan
Jan 233 min read
Key Characteristics of Chinese Literati Calligraphy
Chinese literati calligraphy (文人书法) emphasizes the unique style and spirit of the calligrapher. It is an expression of the calligrapher's...
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Jan 222 min read
Holistic cultural values of Chinese literati tradition: the integration of painting, poetry, calligraphy and seals – typical examples
Traditional Chinese literati paintings emphasize personal expression, simplicity, and a deep connection to nature, often incorporating...
Zoe Gan
Jan 53 min read
Wang Wei, the Founding Father of Southern School Literati Painting
Wang Wei is a celebrated figure in Chinese art history, especially within the context of Southern School literati painting. His unique...
Zoe Gan
Dec 28, 20242 min read
My Journey into the World of Chinese Literati Painting
Chinese literati painting, or "文人画," has captivated me with its deep ties to poetry, philosophy, and the beauty of nature. This art form...
Zoe Gan
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Marie Gabrielle Capet — The Time in the Atelier of Madame Vincent (1808)
Marie Gabrielle Capet — The Time in the Atelier of Madame Vincent (1808) Capet sits in the foreground of a crowded studio scene, looking...
Zoe Gan
Dec 27, 20244 min read
Helene Schjerfbeck — Self-portrait with red spot (1944)
Helene Schjerfbeck — Self-portrait with red spot (1944) Schjerfbeck plunges the viewer before an ominous image of impending death (Güner,...
Zoe Gan
Dec 25, 20242 min read
The Muqarnas Ceiling of the Cappella Palatina: Cultural Fluidity and Construction of the Royal Identity
International Journal of Education and Humanities ISSN: 2770-6702 | Vol. 14, No. 1, 2024 Zoe Gan Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong,...
Zoe Gan
Nov 1, 20241 min read
The Case for the Restitution of the Commemorative Lefem King Statue
Zoe Gan Colonial Extractions of African Cultural Treasures. Professor Joel Cabrita July 31, 2024 Abstract With more countries calling for...
Zoe Gan
Nov 1, 20241 min read
Women's Self Portrait: A Looking Glass in a Man’s World
Abstract In the light of the feminist revolution calling for greater female autonomy, female self-portraiture is gradually being brought...
Zoe Gan
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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