Chapter 113: (2) - The Mysterious Art Museum
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Chapter 113 (2) - The Mysterious Art Museum
As we finish our meal, Monica asks, Are you going to work today?
Hmm, Im planning to observe for one more day.
More observation? What exactly are you planning to draw that takes so much observation? With your skills, Ban, you should be able to easily draw a stationary house, right?
Haha, it's harder than you think.
Monica looks at me skeptically, then smiles slyly.
You must be plotting something, Ban.
I wave my hands and laugh.
Plotting? Someone might think Im conspiring a crime, haha.
After a moment, Monica looks at me and says, Its a series, isnt it?
Wow, she's incredible. Just by knowing that I'm observing the house, she guessed that I'm planning a series of paintings.
Ah, thats right, Monica also graduated from the Florence Academy of Art, didnt she?
Monica, you can't be fooled, can you?
I just took a wild guess, but I got it right. Youre planning a series on Sofia's house, right? Since you observed for a day, I guess about four pieces will come out? Dawn, just after the sun rises, the appearance in the morning or afternoon, and the night. Right?
Yes, about that.
Will you only capture the impressions?
Well, since it's a series based on the changes in light, it seems like they will be impressionistic.
Like Claude Monet?
I smiled wryly.
Maybe.
Maybe? The two words 'light' and 'series' are representative of Monet, aren't they?
I laughed and leaned on my hand, looking towards the square.
I see some of the few children in the village holding their parents' hands, heading to school. I'm not sure where the school is located, but it seems to be quite far since everyone is driving.
A child who doesn't want to go to school.
Parents trying to soothe their child and send them off.
A child eager to go to school, pulling their mother's hand.
A mother, still half asleep, being dragged along.
In these few people, I see a variety of life's scenes.
A village in the mountains. The village doesnt spoil the surrounding landscape; rather, it blends in and enhances its beauty. But can it itself be called nature?
Monica wanted to say in her heart that her hometown village is nature itself, but her reason didnt allow it, and she answered.
No.
I leaned on my chin and met Monica's eyes.
Why not?
After pondering for a moment, Monica said,
Most paintings of nature dont include people. Nature is depicted just as it is. If people live there, I think it's not nature.
Hmm, so if theres a small person drawn in a mountain painting, is it not a painting of nature?
That's not what I mean.
Then why do you think it's not nature?
Monica pondered again. Why did she think this village, amidst nature, isn't nature?
As she looked at the square and the pretty houses, she suddenly said,
Houses.
I heard Monica's answer and laughed deeply.
Correct.
Monica sighed lightly and straightened her hair.
Yes, the existence of houses determines whether it's a true natural landscape or not. Because people live in them.
Its more about the proportion in the frame rather than just the existence of houses. If theres a painting with just one cabin in the mountains, it's likely seen as a landscape painting.
So, if you paint the entire village, it's not nature?
'Not just nature' would be more accurate.
Monica nodded and then asked again,
But why are we having this conversation? Your answer to my earlier question about painting like Monet seems off-topic, Ban.
"Haha."
I softly spoke while looking at the people walking through the village, which retains its natural essence.
I will combine Monet and Manet.
The two masters of Impressionism.
As I mention these two painters, whose similar names often confused scholars, audiences, and even the artists themselves, Monica's eyes widened in surprise.
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Chapter 113 (2) - The Mysterious Art Museum
As we finish our meal, Monica asks, Are you going to work today?
Hmm, Im planning to observe for one more day.
More observation? What exactly are you planning to draw that takes so much observation? With your skills, Ban, you should be able to easily draw a stationary house, right?
Haha, it's harder than you think.
Monica looks at me skeptically, then smiles slyly.
You must be plotting something, Ban.
I wave my hands and laugh.
Plotting? Someone might think Im conspiring a crime, haha.
After a moment, Monica looks at me and says, Its a series, isnt it?
Wow, she's incredible. Just by knowing that I'm observing the house, she guessed that I'm planning a series of paintings.
Ah, thats right, Monica also graduated from the Florence Academy of Art, didnt she?
Monica, you can't be fooled, can you?
I just took a wild guess, but I got it right. Youre planning a series on Sofia's house, right? Since you observed for a day, I guess about four pieces will come out? Dawn, just after the sun rises, the appearance in the morning or afternoon, and the night. Right?
Yes, about that.
Will you only capture the impressions?
Well, since it's a series based on the changes in light, it seems like they will be impressionistic.
Like Claude Monet?
I smiled wryly.
Maybe.
Maybe? The two words 'light' and 'series' are representative of Monet, aren't they?
I laughed and leaned on my hand, looking towards the square.
I see some of the few children in the village holding their parents' hands, heading to school. I'm not sure where the school is located, but it seems to be quite far since everyone is driving.
A child who doesn't want to go to school.
Parents trying to soothe their child and send them off.
A child eager to go to school, pulling their mother's hand.
A mother, still half asleep, being dragged along.
In these few people, I see a variety of life's scenes.
A village in the mountains. The village doesnt spoil the surrounding landscape; rather, it blends in and enhances its beauty. But can it itself be called nature?
Monica wanted to say in her heart that her hometown village is nature itself, but her reason didnt allow it, and she answered.
No.
I leaned on my chin and met Monica's eyes.
Why not?
After pondering for a moment, Monica said,
Most paintings of nature dont include people. Nature is depicted just as it is. If people live there, I think it's not nature.
Hmm, so if theres a small person drawn in a mountain painting, is it not a painting of nature?
That's not what I mean.
Then why do you think it's not nature?
Monica pondered again. Why did she think this village, amidst nature, isn't nature?
As she looked at the square and the pretty houses, she suddenly said,
Houses.
I heard Monica's answer and laughed deeply.
Correct.
Monica sighed lightly and straightened her hair.
Yes, the existence of houses determines whether it's a true natural landscape or not. Because people live in them.
Its more about the proportion in the frame rather than just the existence of houses. If theres a painting with just one cabin in the mountains, it's likely seen as a landscape painting.
So, if you paint the entire village, it's not nature?
'Not just nature' would be more accurate.
Monica nodded and then asked again,
But why are we having this conversation? Your answer to my earlier question about painting like Monet seems off-topic, Ban.
"Haha."
I softly spoke while looking at the people walking through the village, which retains its natural essence.
I will combine Monet and Manet.
The two masters of Impressionism.
As I mention these two painters, whose similar names often confused scholars, audiences, and even the artists themselves, Monica's eyes widened in surprise.
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Chapter 113 2 - The Mysterious Art MuseumAs we finish our meal, Monica asks, Are you going to work today?Hmm, Im planning to observe for one more day.More observation? What exactly are you planning to draw that takes so much observation? With your skills, Ban, you should be able to easily draw a stationary house, right?Haha, it's harder than you think.Monica looks at me skeptically, then smiles slyly.You must be plotting something, Ban.I wave my hands and laugh.Plotting? Someone might think Im conspiring a crime, haha.After a moment, Monica looks at me and says, Its a series, isnt it?Wow, she's incredible. Just by knowing that I'm observing the house, she guessed that I'm planning a series of paintings.Ah, thats right, Monica also graduated from the Florence Academy of Art, didnt she?Monica, you can't be fooled, can you?I just took a wild guess, but I got it right. Youre planning a series on Sofia's house, right? Since you observed for a day, I guess about four pieces will come out? Dawn, just after the sun rises, the appearance in the morning or afternoon, and the night. Right?Yes, about that.Will you only capture the impressions?Well, since it's a series based on the changes in light, it seems like they will be impressionistic.Like Claude Monet?I smiled wryly.Maybe.Maybe? The two words 'light' and 'series' are representative of Monet, aren't they?I laughed and leaned on my hand, looking towards the square.I see some of the few children in the village holding their parents' hands, heading to school. I'm not sure where the school is located, but it seems to be quite far since everyone is driving.A child who doesn't want to go to school.Parents trying to soothe their child and send them off.A child eager to go to school, pulling their mother's hand.A mother, still half asleep, being dragged along.In these few people, I see a variety of life's scenes.A village in the mountains. The village doesnt spoil the surrounding landscape; rather, it blends in and enhances its beauty. But can it itself be called nature?Monica wanted to say in her heart that her hometown village is nature itself, but her reason didnt allow it, and she answered.No.I leaned on my chin and met Monica's eyes.Why not?After pondering for a moment, Monica said,Most paintings of nature dont include people. Nature is depicted just as it is. If people live there, I think it's not nature.Hmm, so if theres a small person drawn in a mountain painting, is it not a painting of nature?That's not what I mean.Then why do you think it's not nature?Monica pondered again. Why did she think this village, amidst nature, isn't nature?As she looked at the square and the pretty houses, she suddenly said,Houses.I heard Monica's answer and laughed deeply.Correct.Monica sighed lightly and straightened her hair.Yes, the existence of houses determines whether it's a true natural landscape or not. Because people live in them.Its more about the proportion in the frame rather than just the existence of houses. If theres a painting with just one cabin in the mountains, it's likely seen as a landscape painting.So, if you paint the entire village, it's not nature?'Not just nature' would be more accurate.Monica nodded and then asked again,But why are we having this conversation? Your answer to my earlier question about painting like Monet seems off-topic, Ban."Haha."I softly spoke while looking at the people walking through the village, which retains its natural essence.I will combine Monet and Manet.The two masters of Impressionism.As I mention these two painters, whose similar names often confused scholars, audiences, and even the artists themselves, Monica's eyes widened in surprise.Read ahead by supporting me on Ko-fi.
