This set of books is simply an "opening and hanging artifact" in the aesthetic world! After reading it, I woke up in place and my aesthetic sense soared like a rocket! In the past, when I looked at paintings, I could only say "beautiful" and "extraordinary". Now, I can savor them like a professional, and I can't help but get closer and look at the intricate lines in Chinese gongbi paintings that are even more delicate than hair strands. I marvel at how ancient people used a single pen to outline a thousand year old elegance; You will also be struck by the intense color collision of Western oil painting, as if you can touch the surging emotions of the painter when creating!
——Reader Lulu is reading

The '7-step comprehension method' is really practical! Turning obscure professional terms into a guide that even novices can understand, now going to museums is no longer a superficial experience!
——Reader Xingfuyxh

[Beginner Friendly: HD Details + Historical Context + Technical Breakdowns]
★ Creative illustration: Discover the secrets behind world-famous paintings
★ Color illustration: Understand the emotional spectrum behind the pigments
★ Time and space illustration: Analyze the aesthetic genes of different eras
★ Master illustration: Capture the creator's personality in the brushstrokes
- Including 25 figure paintings, 25 landscape paintings, and 9 still life paintings!
- Eras covered include the Renaissance → the great development of oil painting in the 17th century → the rise of Neoclassicism in the 18th century → the development of Realism in the 19th century → Modernism and Postmodernism

[A Complete Journey Through Western Art History]
7-Step Guide to World Oil Painting Appreciation
130+ Detailed Illustrations
48 Western Art Masterpieces
48 Captivating Story Backgrounds
140+ In-depth Analyses of Techniques
35 Must-Know World Art Masters

This is a beginner-friendly guide to Western painting appreciation. The author leads you step by step through 7 key points to understand Western masterpieces, making it easy for beginners to decipher the secrets of oil paintings.

The author has carefully selected 48 Western art masterpieces from the Renaissance to modern times, covering various types such as frescoes, pastels, and tempera, including portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. With over 130 detailed illustrations and in-depth analysis of more than 140 techniques, it introduces 35 must-know art masters and 48 captivating background stories.

The introduction of each painting includes sections such as "Author", "Appreciation", "Oil Painting Analysis", "Details", and "Techniques", interpreting the essence of oil paintings from multiple perspectives such as history and art. The author guides you step by step to understand Western paintings in 7 steps. Through meticulous observation, you can fully grasp the artistic value contained in the masterpieces, understand the stories and connotations behind them, and approach the artistic realm created by the masters.

In additon, the book is exquisitely bound with edge painting and special treatment, presenting a high level of visual appeal, making it a worthy collection and appreciation item.

Ren Kuan

Born in 1965 in Pingyi, Shandong Province, he is a member of the Beijing Oil Painting Association and the Shandong Artists Association. From 2005 to 2007, he studied in the advanced research class of the Oil Painting Department of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts. He now lives in Beijing and is an oil painter with profound creative thoughts.

Since the 1990s, he has created a large number of oil paintings with distinct styles, including the "Huiju" series, the "Yellow River" series, and the "Forbidden City" series. The "Sunflower" series he began creating in 2002 is a representative work of his mature period. "Sunflower" has received high attention and recognition from art institutions, academia, and many collectors in many countries around the world.

1. The Arnolfini Portrait
2. Spring
3. The Birth of Venus
4. The Last Supper
5. Mona Lisa
6. The Sleeping Venus
7. The Creation of the World
8. The School of Athens
9. The Sistine Madonna
10. The Night Watch
11. The Milkmaid
12. Girl with a Pearl Earring
13. The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp
14. The Death of Marat
15. The Coronation of Napoleon I ……