Why is the expressionless face of the characters in the early oil paintings nicknamed "poker faces"?
Recently, the author has noticed an interesting phenomenon: in the early oil paintings, many figures are expressionless and seem to have no emotion.
This style of painting, which is nicknamed "poker face", has aroused widespread discussion and interpretation. In this article, the author will use the perspective of self-media, through research and personal comments, to explore the reasons for the phenomenon of "poker face".
First of all, it is worth noting that the "poker face" of the figure in the early oil paintings is not a technical deficiency or misunderstanding of the artist, but a choice of artistic technique. In 18th-century Europe, especially during the Neoclassical and Romantic periods, the subject of many oil paintings was religious, mythological or historical stories, and painters paid more attention to shaping the temperament and role of the characters than to the real expressions.
Secondly, some people believe that the "poker face" reflects the aesthetic concept of the society at that time. In 18th-century Europe, emotional expressions were often seen as vulgar and low. The upper classes of society pursued solemnity and rationality, and had reservations about overly ostentatious expressions of emotion. As a result, artists often conformed to the aesthetic tastes of the time by depicting serious, expressionless faces.
In addition, through the "poker face", the artist can better represent the inner world and emotional state of the character. In contrast to direct emotion, the artist is able to provoke the viewer's thinking and imagination through deep, indifferent facial expressions. This indirect expression allows the viewer to interpret the inner feelings of the characters according to their own experience and imagination, so as to become more involved in the work.
In addition, there are statistics that show that most of the figures in early oil paintings were nobles, mythological heroes or saints. Their identity and status necessitate the need for them to maintain a serious and calm image.
This is one of the reasons why the characters in these works often have no obvious expressions.
Of course, while discussing the "poker face", we cannot ignore the limitations of the expressions of the characters in the early oil paintings. Due to the limitations of the artist's sketching skills and perspectives at the time, it was difficult for them to accurately represent different expressions and emotional changes. As a result, many of the characters show similar features on their faces and look the same.
To sum up, the appearance of the "poker face" in early oil paintings can be attributed to a number of reasons. The artist chose to portray the characters with indifferent and expressionless faces, on the one hand, out of the need for artistic techniques, and on the other hand, in line with the aesthetic tastes of the society at that time. Through this indirect expression of emotion, the artist is able to better reveal the inner world and character positioning of the characters.
However, as time went on, the demand for emotional expression increased, and artists began to experiment with more expressive and authentic forms. In modern oil paintings, the facial expressions of the characters have become richer and more diverse, vividly reflecting the emotional state of the characters. This also shows that the development of art is closely related to social changes and the evolution of aesthetic concepts.
As a self-media creator, the author believes that the phenomenon of "poker face" is not only a fragment of art history, but also a special manifestation of the social and aesthetic concepts of the time. The artist interprets the inner world of the characters in their own unique way, and the viewer interprets the meaning according to their own understanding and feelings. This kind of interaction and reflection is the special charm that the artwork gives to the viewer.
Finally, we should fully affirm the existence and mystery of the "poker face" in early oil paintings. It leads the viewer to think and imagine, giving more meaning and value to the artwork.
It is this bewildering artistic expression that has made early oil paintings one of the most important treasures in the history of world art.
【Reference Translation】:
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【Title of the article】: The "poker face" in early oil paintings: why did it become the charm of the work?
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Have you noticed the expressionless faces of the characters in your early paintings? Whether it was a nobleman, a mythical hero, or a saint, their faces never showed emotion. This style of painting, nicknamed the "poker face", makes people want to go back to the roots and explore the mysteries. In this article, we will take you behind this mysterious phenomenon in early oil paintings, and interpret the ins and outs of "poker face" from the perspective of self-media authors. Let's explore the stories behind these faces and what makes them so appealing.
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The "poker faces" in the early oil paintings are not accidental, but the artists used specific expressions to present the positioning of the characters and the inner world. According to the author's investigation and research, this phenomenon is closely related to the aesthetic concept of European society in the 18th century.
In the 18th century, European societies were more conservative in their attitude towards emotional expression. The upper classes, in particular, value a dignified and rational image and have reservations about overly flamboyant expressions of emotion. In such a social environment, artists chose to present their figures with indifferent and expressionless faces to cater to the aesthetic tastes of the time.
This aesthetic trend reflects a negative attitude towards emotional expression, and through the "poker face", artists still have a way to express the inner world of their characters. It is easier for the viewer to think about and imagine the feelings and emotions of the characters from the cold and expressionless facial features than to directly appeal to the emotion of words. This indirect way of expression makes people feel more involved and more active in thinking about the emotional implications of the work.
In fact, the "poker face" in the early oil paintings can also reflect the specific identity and social status of the characters to a certain extent. According to statistics, most of these works are themed around nobles, mythical heroes, or saints. Their identity and status dictate that they need to maintain a serious, dignified image. Because of this, in the artists' creations, the faces of the characters show similar characteristics to reflect their common attributes.
However, although the "poker faces" in early oil paintings have their roots in historical and social factors, it is undeniable that artists have certain limitations in expressing the facial expressions of their characters due to the limitations of technology and perspective. The imperfection of sketching techniques leads to the similarity of facial features of the characters, and it is difficult to accurately express different emotional changes. Therefore, this "poker face" phenomenon is not a perfect artistic expression, but the result of the combined background of the time and artistic technology.
With the passage of time and the development of art, people's demand for emotional expression has gradually increased.
The facial expressions of the characters in modern oil paintings have become richer and more varied, and the details are more precise. This can also be seen as the result of the close relationship between art and social change, and the evolution of aesthetic concepts. In modern society, people are more in pursuit of real and intuitive emotional expression, and art masters are constantly exploring and making breakthroughs in their creations.
As a self-media creator, I believe that the phenomenon of "poker face" is not only a special form of expression of early oil painting, but also a concentrated embodiment of the social and aesthetic concepts of the time. Through this unique way of expression, the artists interpret the inner world and emotional state of the characters. The viewer interprets the meaning according to their own experience and imagination, so as to deepen their understanding and feeling of the work.
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The appearance of the expression of "poker face" is not only a characteristic of early oil painting, but also a reflection of the aesthetic concept of the society at that time. It provokes the viewer's thinking and imagination, and gives more meaning and value to the work. This kind of interaction and reflection with the viewer is precisely the special charm that art gives to the work.
In today's society, we should fully affirm the existence and mystery of the "poker face" in early oil paintings. It is a witness of art and history, as well as a collision of ideas and aesthetics. The study and interpretation of this phenomenon can help us understand the relationship between art and culture more deeply, and understand history and society more comprehensively.
Therefore, let us cherish these "poker face" works, which are both important treasures in the history of art and a precious heritage of human civilization. Through appreciation and research, we can draw spiritual nourishment and inspiration from them, so that these works will live forever in the long river of time.