Go to the museum to view the exhibits, you can first look at the whole from a distance and then look at the details close. Stay in front of the exhibit for a little longer and you may find some fun. You can also choose an aspect for yourself that this visit will pay special attention to, such as the character's clothing, the author's signature and the design of the picture frame.
"From Rembrandt to Monet : 500 Years of European Painting" is an international tour exhibition of European Master Paintings introduced from the Indianapolis Museum of Art in the United States. These 60 works show an overview of art history from southern Italy to the Netherlands and Britain in the 14th to 19th centuries.
Due to space limitations, this article only involves 2 works . There is a fireplace in the accompaniment hall, with Rembrandt's "Self-Portrait" (a replica of this), making the audience feel as if they were walking into European houses and providing an atmosphere for their subsequent visits.
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Religious paintings in Europe (1350-1700)
14th century icon paintings follow strict rules, including prescribed tones and postures, and are decorated with gold and silver in the background.
The characters in the work can be distinguished by personal belongings, St. Catherine stands in front of a broken barbed wheel, holding a palm leaf symbolizing martyrdom.
Aniolo Gadi's "St. Mary Magdalene, St. Benedict, St. Bernard of Clayville and St. Catherine of Alexander" (about 1380-1390)
When viewing, you should always remind yourself that these are not photos, but paintings with three-dimensional sense on a flat piece of paper. Through the dark color, the wrinkles of clothes can be drawn.
"St. Matthew" (c. 1610-1614) created by El Greco and his studio
wood processing equipment shows that the adoptive father of Jesus is St. Joseph, Jesus' adoptive father, on the right side of the picture.
Lucca Giordano's "Dream of St. Joseph" (about 1700)
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There is "word" in the painting: European fables, still lifes and customary paintings (1600-1750)
After the Renaissance, as the tastes of painters and patrons became more and more complex, new types of paintings developed.
Cupid with wings holds a bow and arrow in his hand, and sleeps in a quiver on his head. Many painters emphasize his qualities as God, but this gives him a flesh-and-blood realistic image, reminding people of the dangers of worldly love.
m "Sleeping Cupid" (about 1600) by the copyist of Chelangiro Merisi da Caravaggio
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genre paintings depict scenes of daily life, characters refer to general terms, not real individuals. A group of people enjoyed music and wine in the house. The contrast between bright and dimness draws a satin dress with a shining sheen.
Peter de Hoch's "Music Party" (about 1675)
muscles, bones and blood vessels are all carefully depicted.
George Stabus's "Panglos" (about 1762)
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vivid: Portrait painting (1550-1800)
At this time, most of the most popular custom paintings in traditional Catholic diocese were expensive painted portraits. Painters strive to convey the identity of the object through their appearance and dress in their paintings.
The luxurious fur shows the nobility of its identity.
Titian's "Portrait of a Man" (about 1508-1510)
colored marble and wood carving frames are influenced by classical architecture.
Corne de Lyon's "Portrait of Madame Chatillon" (about 1560-1565)
symbols of a large number of material wealth, such as pearl jewelry and feather fans. Parrots usually represent married in portraits of Flanders.
Jacob Yodans's "Portrait of the Lady" (late 1740s)
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There is a set of seven volumes of papers on military justice on the table. One title page is open, and the character holds a quill pen in his hand, indicating that he is the author of these papers. He also wore the commander badge of the Santiago Knights, which he obtained in 1794.
Francisco José de Goya Lucientes's Portrait of Felix de Lariatjee (1794)
Portrait painters in the Reformation District began to emphasize the humanity and personality of the picture objects, replacing the idealized depiction of the previous period.
He observed himself with a keen eye, reproducing the details on his face extremely realistically, his half-open mouth, his sloppy chin and one or two small bumps.
Rembrandt van Rhine's "Self-Portrait" (about 1629)
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picturesque nature, European landscape painting (1600-1750)
17th century, landscape painting flourished in the north and south areas of the Alps .
A landscape painting is based on the rural landscape around Roman . The picture is often composed of Greek , Roman mythological characters or biblical characters.
The handsome and conceited Nassos fell in love with his reflection in the water during a hunting trip. When I discovered that this was not a real person, I committed suicide in despair and eventually turned into a daffodil.
Claude Vignon's "Beautiful Boy Nassisos" (about 1630)
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Rich nobles began to travel and relax in the European continent, and the demand for obtaining souvenirs in the city is becoming increasingly strong.
did not recreate the original site, but mixed some architectural relics and sculptures together. The picture includes the ancient Roman Colosseum, the Trajan Memorial Monument, the Arc de Triomphe of Severu, a few people, and a dog.
Giovanni Paul Panini's "Roman Charm: Colosseum and Other Monuments" (1735)
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Changed the tradition of the past: European art after 1800
With the rise of the middle class, art dealers emerged, replacing employers such as churches, town halls or royal families. Painters have developed a stronger interest in landscape painting, increasingly abandoning the themes of religious, mythological and historical scenes. Painters also began to focus on expressing their opinions.
renders the details with precise strokes, the sparkling sea, the people on the boat, and the scenery of Capri in the distance.
John Brett's "Naples Bay of Massa" (1864)
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realistic description is inseparable from her understanding of anatomy.
Ra Bornard's "Ram" (about 1845-1850)
After continuous modification, the deadline was missed, and there were flags and framed paintings on both sides of the portrait in the middle.
Charles Bagnett's "Birthday of Washington" (1878)
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Impressionism, a new style and fun (1800-)
Some painters try to abandon the fine and flawless style favored by traditional colleges, and use brushstrokes to try to show the light and shadow effects and atmosphere in the environment. It emphasizes more on the process of painting, and no longer sticks to the realistic nature of the shapes drawn.
is different from the previous method of mixing pigments to adjust colors. It adopts dot color method and uses solid color dots side by side.
The leaves under the stormy sky show the power of nature, while the girl washing clothes and the white goose by the river seem insignificant.
Paul Gauguin's "Popular Fresh" (1875)
uses loose strokes of different lengths and widths and widths, and depicts the characters in a blurred way, reflecting the irregularities and extraordinary speed of creation, and abandoning the admirable fine outline.
Pierre August Renoir's "The Little Girl in a Hat" (1894)
Hot points are displayed in the picture together. Poole proudly wore the Knights medal. The background is a colorful Caucasian carpet owned by the painter.
Albert Dubois-Pierre's Portrait of Mr. Poole (1887)
workers were drawn in small and vaguely, and a female worker tried her best to push the coal truck on the top of the pile, reflecting his attention to labor issues.
Maximilian Luss' "Slag Pile Near Marshenne" (1898)
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Capture the subtle differences in the light and shadow of the four seasons and the atmosphere of the scenery through colors.
Claude Monet's "Charing Cross" (about 1900)
conclusion is placed on a black background.
characters have diverse costumes.
"Saint Matthew" created by El Greco and his studio (c. 1610-1614)
"Music Party" by Peter de Hoch (c. 1675)
"Portrait of a Man" by Titian (c. 1508-1510)
"Portrait of a Lady" by Jacob Yodans (late 1740s)
Francis "Portrait of Felix de Lariatje" by Co Jose de Goya Lucientes (1794)
Claude Vignon's "Beautiful Boy Nacissos" (about 1630)
"The Little Girl in a Hat" by Pierre August Renoir (1894)
"Por's Portrait" by Albert Dubois-Piler (1887)
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Search carefully in the corner of the screen, and you may find the author's signature.
Ra Bornard's "Ram" (about 1845-1850)
Paul Gauguin's "Popular Float" (1875)
Pierre August Renoir's "Little Girl in a Hat" (1894)
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Hot frames have various designs, and sometimes they can increase the price of the work.
Aniolo Gadi's "St. Mary Magdalene, St. Benedict, St. Bernard of Clayville and St. Catherine of Alexander" (c. 1380-1390)
Christ Entering Jerusalem by Anthony Van Dyke (c. 1617)
Hot Party by Peter de Hoch (c. 1675)
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Titian's "Portrait of a Man" (about 1508-1510)
Corne de Lyon's "Portrait of Madame Chatillon" (about 1560-1565)
Francisco Jose de Goya Lucientes' "Portrait of Felix de Lariatjee" (1794)
Rembrandt Van Rhein's "Portrait of Self-Portrait" (about 1629)
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The exhibition hall is dimly lit, and basically only the works are illuminated, which allows people to watch the paintings quietly.
unit description is Chinese and English bilingual, with wooden frames, which are in harmony with the paintings on display.
Each exhibit comes with a Chinese and English description board, including the name, age, author's life, screen content and technical introduction, and the number in the audio guide, which can help the audience understand the work. The Chinese one is placed on the right side of the exhibit and the English one is located below, providing convenience for foreign audiences.In addition to text indications, the distinction between each unit will be reflected in the background color. This is also a reminder to the audience to arrange a visiting route. Units 1 to 6 are dark pink, blue green, red, gray, beige and white.
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In the exhibition hall, the second floor souvenir shop and the Guangdong Provincial Museum Micro Store, you can choose related products, ranging from more than ten yuan to several hundred yuan, and it is frugal.
There are also some interactive projects to experience in the exhibition hall.
Exhibition information
Exhibition name: From Rembrandt to Monet: 500 years of European painting
Exhibition time: January 10, 2020 - May 17, 2020
Exhibition location: The third floor Calligraphy and Painting Hall, Guangdong Provincial Museum
Exhibition ticket price: 80 yuan in total (weekends and holidays), 60 yuan in total (working days), half ticket 40 yuan.
Reminder: Currently, visiting the Guangdong Provincial Museum requires you to make an appointment for tickets in advance on the official account. During the appointment period, hold your ID card and show a blue or green "Guangkang Code" or "Suikang Code" and enter the museum after normal temperature test. Wear masks throughout the visit, and catering services are suspended.