Article Open Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.08.011
Analysis and Comparison of the Artistic Characteristics of Isaac Levitan and Wu Guanzhong
Lian Jin*, Jin Lin
College of Art, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.
*Corresponding author: Lian Jin
Published: September 12,2023
Abstract
The development of Chinese oil painting is closely tied to the influence of Russian realist oil painting. Isaac Levitan, an exceptional realist landscape oil painting master of the 19th century, inherited and advanced the esteemed tradition of Russian landscape painting. His landscape oil painting, with its unique creative personality and method, reached the peak of expressing emotion with scenery and conveying thoughts with objects. His works encompassed the essence of scenery lyricism and storytelling, solidifying his significant position in the annals of art history. Wu Guanzhong, on the other hand, is a mature representative of imagery landscape oil painting in the 20th century. He devoted his life to the exploration of the nationalization of oil painting and the modernization of Chinese painting. Remaining steadfast in the artistic concept of integrating China and the West, Wu Guanzhong delved into the realm of landscape painting, ultimately forming an imagery style characterized by distinct regional qualities and personal touches. This paper aims to analyze and compare the artistic characteristics of these two oil painters, shedding light on the inheritance and differences between Chinese and Russian landscape oil paintings.
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How to cite this paper
Analysis and Comparison of the Artistic Characteristics of Isaac Levitan and Wu Guanzhong
How to cite this paper: Lian Jin, Jin Lin. (2023) Analysis and Comparison of the Artistic Characteristics of Isaac Levitan and Wu Guanzhong. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 7(8), 1541-1545.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.08.011