Eastern art

Mohammad Ehsai

Moon paintings have been a part of Chinese and Japanese art for many centuries. Images of the moon are strongly associated with these two countries. This article explores the history of these paintings and prints and the meaning of the moon in Chinese and Japanese artwork.

Mahmoud Said (Egyptian, 1897-1964) The Whirling Dervishes signed and dated 'M. SAID 1929' (lower right) oil on panel 38 3/8 x 27½in. (97.5 x 69.8cm.) Painted in 1929 Sold by Christie's. Mahmoud Said was a central figure in modern Egyptian art, born in Alexandria. He is called the 'father of Egyptian modern art.' He abandoned his career as a court judge when he turned fifty to dedicate himself to his art full-time. His paintings are much sought after by collectors. A museum dedicated to his…

Welcome to the Yousef Jameel Online Centre, making the Eastern Art collections at the Ashmolean Musem available online. Discover art from the Islamic Middle East, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India, and the Himalayas.

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View ON THE BALCONY By Corrodi Hermann; oil on canvas; 51cm x 31cm (20in x 12in); Signed; Edition. Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.

Ukiyo-e artists used symmetry to create a beautiful sense of harmony.⁠ We see in this Hasui print, the great Buddha and the tree almost…

Edouard Frédéric Wilhelm Richter 1844-1913 Frankrijk

Who doesn't love cats? Check out these cute and cuddly house cats, ferocious lions and majestic tigers, created by Chinese artists.

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