Blogchatter A2Z

Follow me Zen painting, a brush dipped in calm, Where silence speaks, like a soothing balm, With simple strokes and a mindful gaze, Artists create worlds in Zen’s quiet haze. A Little Introduction: Zen painting, born from ancient lands, In temples and gardens, where presence expands, Rooted in Buddhist teachings so profound, It seeks truth

Follow me Yamato-e painting, a window to the past, Shows Japan’s tales, made to last, With bright colors and stories dear, It keeps Japan’s history near. A Little Introduction: Yamato-e started long ago, In Japan’s land, where stories flow, During a time called Heian’s reign, It painted Japan, its joy and pain. Yamato-e tried to

Follow me Xieyi painting, a dance of the brush, Where simplicity reigns, without a rush, With bold strokes and a freehand flair, Artists express the soul, laid bare. A Little Introduction: Xieyi, a traditional Chinese art, Where brush and ink make their impart, Focused on spirit rather than form, It captures nature’s essence, calm and

Follow me Watercolor painting, a dance of hues, Where pigments blend in a delicate ruse, With brushes dipped in water’s embrace, Artists create visions, filled with grace. A Little Introduction: Watercolor painting, a timeless art, Where colors flow and dreams depart, On paper’s surface, magic unfolds, In washes of pigment, stories are told. Watercolor aims

Follow me Vanitas, a somber reflection, On life’s fleeting perfection, With symbols of death and decay, It prompts contemplation in its own way. A Little Introduction: Vanitas, born in Dutch lands, In the 16th and 17th centuries’ sands, A genre that speaks of life’s brief bloom, And the specter of death, beyond the gloom. Vanitas

Follow me     Ukiyo-e, a window to the past, Where the beauty of life is cast, With delicate strokes and vibrant hues, A world of wonder, for all to peruse. A Little Introduction: Ukiyo-e, from Japan’s ancient shores, A treasure trove of tales and lores, From the 17th to the 19th century’s light, It

Follow me   Trompe-l’œil, a clever art, Where tricks of the eye play their part, With careful strokes and keen eyesight, Artists create worlds that seem just right. A Little Introduction: Trompe-l’œil, a French phrase to know, Means “trick the eye,” as stories show, From long ago till now, it’s clear, Artists use it to

Follow me In the land of Surrealism, where dreams take flight, Artists paint the world, both day and night, With colors bold and imaginations free, They create a world where anything can be. A Little Introduction: Surrealism, born in the early 20th century’s glow, A movement where reality’s boundaries did go, Into the subconscious, where

Follow me In the time of Renaissance, when the world was waking up, Artists painted and sculpted with a full cup, They wanted to show the world around them, In a new way, with colors bright and gems. A Little Introduction: Renaissance was a time of great change, From the 14th to the 17th century

Follow me In the realm of Pointillism, let us dwell, Where dots dance and colors swell, In a symphony of light and hue, A world of wonder, both old and new. A Little Introduction: Pointillism, a technique refined, Where artists paint with patience, so kind, In the late 19th century, it found its place, As