Chapter 267.2
At this moment, Master Painter noticed there were still some empty seats and said with a smile, There are still some seats available. Would any friend like to come forward and give it a try? Lets make friends through painting!
Lin Beifan clapped his hands and stepped forward with a smile, Ive got nothing better to do, let me give it a try!
Lin Beifans action drew everyones attention.
Your Majesty you can paint too? Master Painter asked curiously.
Lin Beifan smiled proudly, Of course! Ive been well-versed in literature and arts since childhood, including music, chess, gambling I mean, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. So, whats so strange about being able to paint?
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Lin Beifan was born into the royal family and had received a royal education, so it was normal for him to know how to paint.
Master Painter nodded, As expected of Your Majesty!
Everyone, please excuse my humble attempt! Lin Beifan picked up the brush, dipped it in a bit of ink, and swiftly began to paint on the paper.
In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he put down the brush, Done!
That quickly? Everyone was stunned.
Of course! Lin Beifan nodded with a smile.
Everyone curiously gathered around, only to be stunned by the painting.
What did you paint?
Flowers! Lin Beifan said.
Are these really flowers? Yaoyao lifted the painting for everyone to see.
On the painting, the brush strokes looped around without a beginning or an end. It was less like a flower and more like a pile of sh*t.
Its definitely a flower! Lin Beifan added.
Nonsense! Tell me, what part of this looks like a flower? Yaoyao said, clearly annoyed.
Youre right not to see it because what I painted is an abstract painting!
Abstract painting? Everyone was confused once again.
Seeing the puzzled looks on their faces, Lin Beifan sighed, Given your ignorance, I will graciously explain! Abstract art is about expressing the beauty of objects in a special, abstract way and creating a profound impact! Do you understand now?
The crowd shook their heads in bewilderment, Still dont get it, but it sounds impressive!
Seeing their ignorance, Lin Beifan felt a sense of arrogance typical of an artist from another world and disdainfully said, Youre right not to understand because none of you truly appreciate art! Do you even know about the three realms of painting?
We dont! Everyone shook their heads again.
Ill explain it to you now! The so-called three realms of painting represent the three major stages of learning painting, from the shallow to the deep, just like in martial arts! The first realm is seeing the mountain as a mountain, seeing the water as water.'
Seeing the mountain as a mountain, seeing the water as water? The crowd was puzzled.
What it means is that you only see the surface of things and then use painting to express it. At this stage, a mountain is a mountain, water is water; what you see is what you paint, no different from the common view. Those who reach this realm can only be called painters, not masters.
The crowd listened, still confused and impressed without fully understanding.
Yaoyao questioned, Isnt this just some nonsense you made up to fool us?
Lin Beifan pointed to the Master Painter, If you dont believe me, ask the expert!
Everyone turned their gaze, filled with inquiry.
The Master Painter nodded, His Majesty is absolutely right. The first stage of learning to paint is indeed just that, painting what you see! The more lifelike, the better, but unfortunately, it lacks the soul.
The second realm is different!
Lin Beifan said with confidence, The second realm is seeing the mountain not as a mountain, seeing the water not as water. When you reach this realm, what you see is no longer the surface of things but their essence, the inner connections of their movement and development. At this time, the mountains and waters they see are no longer the same as before.
The crowd still didnt quite grasp it and looked towards the Master Painter.
The Master Painter nodded again, His Majesty speaks wisely! Mountains and rivers are not as simple as they seem on the surface. They have their own rules of development and are inseparable. Once you see through this, you can bring your paintings to life. Only those who reach this realm can be called masters.
The third realm of painting, I call it seeing the mountain still as a mountain, seeing the water still as water again.
Lin Beifan smiled, This realm is about intuitively understanding the essence to see through the reality and illusion of the landscape, like a deity! This realm is also known as the state of returning to the original simplicity. Master Painter, you must have reached this realm!
Everyone immediately looked at the Master Painter.
The Master Painter smiled and nodded, His Majestys words are very true. The third realm is exactly that! Once you reach this realm, everything is in your heart. No matter how it changes or moves, in my heart, the mountain is still that mountain, the water is still that water.
At this moment, everyone looked at Lin Beifan with newfound of respect.
They thought he was just rambling nonsense, but it turned out to be true! Even the Master Painter agreed.
This young Emperor really had some skills!
But what does all this have to do with this abstract painting? Yaoyao held up the abstract painting.
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