Great Art Studio -- Discussing Famous Paintings with Doubts (Interview with Chen Peiqiu)

Author: Chen Qiwei
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: In Greek mythology, there are nine beautiful and wise maidens on Mount Olympus. They are the daughters of Zeus, the king of gods, and the goddess of memory, and they are the nine Muses who preside over music, poetry, drama, dance, tragedy, lyric poetry, epic poetry, and astronomy. It is they who bring inspiration to writers and artists. This is humanity's earliest understanding and classification of art. Later, the Muse goddesses descended from Mount Olympus, entering courts and salons. And later still, they moved into society, into public spaces, and into every corner of life. Art is no longer a sacrifice, no longer an ivory tower, nor just an embellishment of life—it has become a part of life, even the very essence of life, concerning the quality of life and the environment of existence. This historical process has spanned thousands of years, and the Muses have transformed from goddesses into common people. This is progress in the times, and it is also progress in art. We have named this series "The Great Art" to distinguish it from ordinary art series. We step beyond the framework of pure art, expanding the scope of art to the broadest fields and extending its reach to areas that were once not considered art. At the same time, we discuss art with fresher concepts, richer perspectives, and more diverse forms, aiming to give people an unconventional and refreshing sense. The greatness of art is no longer the exclusive domain of a few artists. But only when most people begin to pay attention to art, create art, and enjoy art can art truly be considered "great art."