Category Archives: Modern art

His Life and Collection: Conservation and Heritage, Xu beihong: Living Art Forever, China Central Academy of Fine Arts

As an outstanding art educator of the 20th century, Xu Beihong formed a set of clear and complete artistic propositions in theory and practice, which was called the realism system by academics. He has repeatedly emphasized that his art practice adheres to the principles of teaching first and creation second,…

Chinese Paintings: Homeland Feelings, Xu beihong: Living Art Forever, China Central Academy of Fine Arts

Revolution and improvement are not only the main issues of Chinese social development in the first half of the 20th century, but also the core issues of the development of Chinese art. As a representative artist who cares for the country and the people, and serves the country with art,…

Oil Painting: Concern to People’s Livelihood, Xu beihong: Living Art Forever, China Central Academy of Fine Arts

As we all know, Xu Beihong’s greatest contribution to Chinese art was that after studying in France in 1919, he introduced oil painting and sketching systems to China through schooling, education, and communication, and established a modern art education system. The exhibition established the artistic standpoint of Xu Beihong’s oil…