Mountains Towering over Rural Village and Paddy fields, from the series "Sacrifice"

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Contemporary Art
key Notes:
Rural Serenity, Natural Majesty
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medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Mountains Towering over Rural Village and Paddy Fields," part of Lee Chun-Yi's series "Sacrifice," reflects the artist's exploration of the relationship between nature and rural life in contemporary China. The painting employs traditional Chinese landscape techniques while integrating modern themes, thereby contributing to the discourse on environmental and cultural preservation within the context of rapid urbanization.

Description of the work:

"Mountains Towering over Rural Village and Paddy Fields, from the series 'Sacrifice'" by Lee Chun-Yi (Li Junyi) features a harmonious composition that juxtaposes the grandeur of towering mountains with the intricate layout of a rural village and expansive paddy fields. The painting employs a rich palette and meticulous brushwork to convey the interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the natural landscape's textures and the serene yet dynamic relationship between the environment and human habitation.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Mountains Towering over Rural Village and Paddy fields, from the series "Sacrifice"