Nowadays, people’s quality of life has been greatly improved, and everyone has begun to pay attention to spiritual enjoyment. Many people who love art like to collect some paintings, such as those made by famous artists. It is the dream of many people, but such paintings are hard to find. Collecting paintings can not only cultivate your sentiments, but also improve your aesthetic ability. Chinese ink paintings, in particular, are not only loved by Chinese people, but also fascinated by foreign friends.
Ink painting can outline a perfect picture with only a few simple strokes. With light colors, it can be said to be lifelike, making people feel alive at a glance. Of course, being able to reach this level is also a great test of the artist's painting skills. Among the figures who can be called leaders in this field, Qi Baishi can be regarded as the most famous one, and he is also dubbed as "the one who writes like a god" He once painted a cow's butt and sold it for a high price of 10 million. Many people wonder what kind of amazing painting is so valuable? Let’s find out today.
The well-known painter Qi Baishi
I believe that no one can ignore Qi Baishi’s name. His paintings are simple and unpretentious, and they can always make people intoxicated. Those who can reach his level, Really very few. In fact, at the beginning, he was not engaged in the painting industry, but a carpenter, and he was very down-to-earth. Due to his poor family, he learned the craft of carpentry from his master since he was a child, which also laid the foundation for his future painting. Later, he was inspired by a book called "Mustard Seed Garden Painting Book" and embarked on his own career as a painter.
During his life, the old man was involved in many art fields. He was good at calligraphy and sculpture, especially animals. His painting "Shrimp Fun" was very popular and was used by many painters at home and abroad. commend. His paintings are naturally valuable. Even a painting called "The Picture of a Willow Cow", which seems to have nothing special, sold for a high price of 10 million.
Drawed a cow butt and sold it for 10 million
In this regard, everyone was also very curious about the magic of this painting, but when they saw this painting, they were surprised. It was puzzling to find out that it was just a cow's buttocks. It was only after experts explained the value of the painting that we found out. At first, experts didn’t know what the small dot on the upper left side of the cow’s butt was. Later, after magnifying the painting countless times, they discovered that it was the horn on the left side of the buffalo’s head. It would be difficult to spot it if you didn’t look carefully. .
Although the horns are only exposed a little, experts believe that this is the value of this painting. From ancient times to the present, the cattle depicted by painters have always been in two forms. One is a large buffalo that is fully exposed, and the other is a sideways painting with half of the body exposed. This is not interesting to the viewer. , everyone knew at a glance that this was a buffalo, and there was nothing to admire about it.
The finishing touch, open-mindedness
On the other hand, Qi Baishi’s paintings are completely different from those of others. He did not put the obvious face of things like other painters. In the painting, the buffalo is hidden, giving people ample room for imagination. Anyone who is familiar with the buffalo knows that its butt can easily cover its body shape, and the painting created by Mr. Qi Baishi shows the form of the buffalo seen from the rear. Looking from a distance, it is just a mass of ink of different shades. group, and the horn exposed in the upper left corner has become the finishing touch of the whole picture.
Although we cannot see the entire form of the buffalo, in the mind of the viewer, a complete form of the buffalo has been outlined. Everyone's thinking mode is different, but such paintings give people plenty of room for imagination. A few simple strokes can vividly express the charm of animals. After understanding it, we will find that the meaning of this painting is to leave the baby behind. The calf who is about to leave hears the call of its mother and turns its head to look back. It has to be said that it is really amazing. , the more you taste it, the more you will be amazed.
Every stroke of Mr. Qi Baishi's strokes has its own philosophy, which gives people an aesthetic enjoyment. With only a few simple strokes, he can express the charm of a clock vividly and leave a lasting impression on people. Very impressed. The most important reason why his painting can sell for such a high price is the handling of details.
Just like an actor, exaggerated performance methods are difficult for people to understand. On the contrary, the kind of meticulous performances can move people's hearts more. Sometimes a look or an action can make people understand the meaning. This is advanced. Performance. Paintings are the same and do not require a cookie-cutter painting method. This kind of uniqueness allows people to understand the meaning contained in them.
Celebrity calligraphy and painting have unique historical value, and the beauty they contain is unique, because each stroke of them is given soul by the writer. Nowadays, antique shops are booming, and many things can easily be sold for sky-high prices. For some people who don’t know the trade, they really can’t understand such value. After all, it’s just a painting, which can’t be eaten or worn. What they pay more attention to is The actual value the item brings. But in fact, the quality of some calligraphy and paintings is indeed valuable. When they are transferred to everyone's hands, the collector will put a stamp on them, so that his or her name can be passed down along with the paintings, and it can be regarded as a person who has left a mark in the world. A great way to make your mark.
You must have eyes to discover beauty
There are many beautiful things in life, but we have not discovered them. As long as you observe them carefully, you will surely develop more good things in your life. We must use our eyes to see the beauty in life. Rodin once said: It is not the lack of beauty in life, but the lack of eyes to discover beauty, such as misty mornings, sunsets, strong maternal love, etc. It can be said that it is everywhere and always surrounds us. However, we turn a blind eye, so we must keep our eyes open, cleanse our hearts, discover beauty, and feel beauty.
Maybe we cannot reach the state of the master, but at least we can cultivate our own sentiment and relax our mood. In today's world of high-intensity pressure, most people live in numbness. In their spare time, they might as well appreciate more beautiful things. Although these calligraphy and paintings are of little use to those of us who don’t know how to appreciate them, for those who truly love art, I believe they must be priceless. I don’t know, what do you think about this?