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Chapter 129 Do You Want To Go To College?

Chairman Zhou also came here for business, and seeing that the two of them really didn't need to take care of themselves, he nodded and said, "Okay then, you can take a stroll by yourself."

Chen Xing looked around to see the layout of the hall.

Except for the many painters you saw when you came in, there are paintings on the walls here, most of them are oil paintings, regardless of school, but the author of the painting is marked with an iron label under the painting.

Hmm... not bad.

Seeing that Chen Xing was also very interested in painting, John said to Chen Xing: "Do you also have research on art?"

"Fortunately, both her and photography are a kind of art."

In fact, among the modern painting genres, there is a kind called photorealism, which is to express the painting as if it were captured by a camera.If you put the top work of this genre in a photography studio, or in a geographic magazine, no one would think it is a painting.

Chen Xing admired it very much.

But do not understand.

As a photographer with a certain understanding of art, Chen Xing believes that the art of photography lies in recording reality and retaining memories.The art of painting lies in expressing what the human eye cannot see, or expressing what is in one's heart.

If you want to draw a work that is exactly the same as reality, why not take a photo directly?
Look at Chen Xing's understanding. If he really studied oil painting, he would probably move towards the impressionist style.

John doesn't know much about art, he is familiar with this place because he is a member here and has a certain personal relationship with the president of the Paris Art Guild.

John led Chen Xing inside, and said as he walked, "Yes, it's all art, but the art of photography is definitely more useful than painting. Think about it, if the world's civilization is broken, when the time comes, future human beings will think about it." For archaeology, what would you say is more useful?"

Chen Xing thought for a while and said, "That should be because photography is useful."

This old John has too much brains, is this the retired university president?
It's all art, what is more useful?

John patted Chen Xing's shoulder with his right hand in satisfaction, and said, "Here we are, here we are. We have collected the most satisfying works of 268 top photographers in the world. They are all original prints and signed by me. .”

The room they came in was pasted with developed photos everywhere, and they were classified by the overall tone of the photos, so it looked consistent and didn't feel confusing.

If it is far away, it is estimated that this is a set of art works.

Only when you get close can you realize that these works are all photos taken at different times and in different styles.

Style is something that looks abstract to the layman, but it really exists in the hands of any artist.There are too many photos of the same color here. If an ordinary tourist comes in, it is estimated that there is no difference. I only know that these photographers take good pictures.

But after seeing a lot of photographic works, the aesthetics have been trained.

You can know that each of the photos here is very different, and this difference is the photographer's own style.

"Where's the signature?"

Chen Xing searched for a long time but couldn't find the signature. He also wanted to see who took these photos.

"The signatures are all on the back of the photo, you can look at the digital tags and find the name here."

John took a leaflet-like thing from the table on one side and handed it to Chen Xing, with the number, name, and title of the work on it.

Chen Xing found a photo he liked on the wall, wrote down the number and looked for it on this piece of paper.

"81...Australian photographer Crawford...the crowd?"

The name of this photo is actually a crowd?

So apt.

This catalog is written in French, and the crowds were translated by Chen Xing according to Beaucoup de gens.

Chen Xing looked back at the photo.

The picture taken by photographer Crawford was on a rainy night in an alley. There are old buildings on the left and right sides, the kind of European buildings with a city atmosphere, and people holding umbrellas in the middle, but they can only see them holding umbrellas. umbrella.

Umbrellas of various colors are densely packed, and it is conceivable that the people below are also densely packed.

The photo is gray-blue toned, exquisite details, dim light, contrast of warm and cold...

"Sure enough, they are all masterpieces." Chen Xing praised.

John is also looking at it himself. He often comes here to appreciate other people's works. When he sees a style that he wants to imitate, he goes to the guild to find the photographer's portfolio.

Hearing what Chen Xing said, John said: "Xing, keep up with your style. If you encounter a good opportunity, your work will also be displayed here."

It is a very powerful photographer who can have his own understanding of art instead of simple imitation. He has seen such potential in Chen Xing's previous works.

Chairman Zhou suddenly came in from the door and said, "I didn't bother you, did I?"

"No, is the president finished with his work?"

"Don't call me the president, I'm just the vice president, and I'm still one of them." He said as he walked over, "Are you a photographer too?"

Chen Xing nodded and replied:

"Yes."

"No wonder John will bring you here. I will give you a pass in a while, and you can come and visit at any time in the future. It is an important learning process for painters and photographers to see more good works. .”

"Hey! Hey! Coburn, I didn't bring Xing here to learn from him!"

"Ok?"

Chairman Zhou didn't understand.

What do you mean?
John straightened his hair with his hands, and said proudly:
"You don't understand. Chen Xing's works are no worse than anyone else's here. There are already several works that can be regarded as masterpieces. If you come across a scene that suits his photography style, then put his works here. The room was fine."

President Zhou was stunned when he heard that.

Is it so good?

He looked at Chen Xing who was a little embarrassed.

This looks like a young man in his 20s, but if he wants to become a master in photography and have his own style, he needs experience and connotation. Does he have this at this age?
As one of several vice presidents of the Art Association, although he is not proficient in photography, he at least has some understanding.

There are more people taking good-looking photos. Some Internet celebrity photographers who are very popular on Youtube can take very good photos in their teens, but that has nothing to do with becoming a master photographer. Without suitable experience, those Internet celebrity photographers Teachers will never be able to shoot master-level works in their lifetime.

If it is really what John said, then Chen Xing is a bit powerful.

John is a friend I met when I was traveling in the United States, the former president of Drexel University, and I probably wouldn't brag about a young man for a membership.

"Chen Xing, can you show me the photos you took?"

"of course can."

Chen Xing found the saved photos on his phone and handed them to Chairman Zhou, saying, "Just scroll down. I am most satisfied with the first four photos."

These four can be regarded as Chen Xing's masterpieces so far.

John also stood up and said to President Zhou: "This is my favorite. The beautiful wooden buildings in the east are very beautiful when combined together. They can bring light to people like fireflies in the wilderness."

President Zhou slid once, then again.

He stayed on the photo "The Power of Faith" for the longest time. After looking through the four photos Chen Xing said, he returned to this one and said: "I like this one, an ordinary old man with faith in his heart. , and in his eyes you can see your own God."

The two started arguing about which one was better.

Although Chairman Zhou Jiahao is the chairman of the Art Association and one of the big names in the modern oil painting industry, he is not a professional photographer after all.After John said several professional terms and the difficulty of shooting, he was defeated and returned the phone to Chen Xing.

"If your photo is an oil painting, it is definitely a rare modern masterpiece. I saw God in the eyes of this old man. My God, it is amazing."

Chairman Zhou obviously believes in Christianity, and there is only one God in his eyes.

"Thank you." Chen Xing said politely.

"You're welcome, we have the same motherland, and we should take care of each other. You are here to study, right? In which school?"

When he mentioned this question, John suddenly interjected: "By the way, Xing, I thought about it for a long time after we separated yesterday. You said that it was your regret not to go to college, so why don't you go to college once when you are young? "

"Now……"

Chen Xing was very embarrassed and said, "But I forgot that I learned a lot of knowledge a long time ago, so I shouldn't pass the exam, right?"

It's a pity.

But if he was asked to give up his current free life and go to school to study for four years, that would be torture.Wherever he wants to go now, the system occasionally sends out some travel expenses, some skills that need to be studied hard.

If anyone can really give up this kind of life, go and study for a few years.

Then Chen Xing can only say admiration.

"French art majors have little to do with cultural achievements. Recently, the art departments of many schools are recruiting students, and many of them have opened photography departments, such as the Paris Academy of Fine Arts, the National School of Decorative Arts, and the University of Paris VIII. ..."

President Zhou could tell that Chen Xing didn't go to college and was self-taught.

Immediately said: "I am a professor at the Paris Academy of Fine Arts. The artistic atmosphere here is very good. Welcome to our school."

"But I don't want to..."

"Xing, I know your concerns," John said, "Do you know how many art students study in Paris every year? There are tens of thousands of artists from all over the world, and some of them are already 30 or 40 years old. Why do they Would you like to come and study?"

"why?"

"Because many photography schools in Paris are different from the United States, they don't need to stay in school all day, and some schools even teach online, as long as they submit a portfolio of their own works every semester."

Online teaching?

And then hand in one assignment every semester?
"So simple?" Chen Xing blurted out.

Chairman Zhou shook his head and said:
"No, it's not easy. John just told you that there are thousands of people from all over the world who come to France to study art every year. Each of them is the best in their respective countries. They want this kind of treatment. You have to stand out from countless peers in the same industry, which is not easy, it is very difficult, very difficult.”

Chen Xing habitually put his hand on his chin and began to think.

John said:

"Don't worry, think carefully, at least I think this is the most suitable path for you. And with the help of the school, those good works you shoot will have a better exhibition platform, otherwise, relying on your own efforts, want to It will take longer to be successful."

Chen Xing's eyes lit up.

Yes, the school is the background!

And it doesn't restrict freedom, which is what Chen Xing values ​​most.

He nodded and said, "Okay, I'm willing to try... But my visa is only ten days old, is it enough?"

"It's enough, and it's easy to change the visa." President Zhou said.

Paris welcomes all artists, and all future artists who come to study.If Chen Xing can successfully enter any art school, let alone changing a small visa, it is estimated that settling in Paris will not be a problem.

Seeing that his old friend also cared so much about Chen Xing, John said, "You want Chen Xing to enter your school, right?"

"Why not? The Paris Academy of Fine Arts is the best art academy in France, and France is the birthplace of art. Star, believe me, come to our school, I will introduce you to the photography academy, and they will be very happy You are welcome."

"I know them. The photography department of your college is a bunch of old antiques." John obviously knew those people, and he still couldn't get used to them.

John introduced several well-known universities with photography schools to Chen Xing. Chen Xing didn't know any of them, but he seemed to be very good at hearing and accepting them.

Can I go to this kind of school?
Anyway, try it, it won't hurt if you try it.

John asked for four original photos of Chen Xing's works, and helped Chen Xing sign up for the photography school, but Zhou Jiahao was not very satisfied with John's actions... The Paris Academy of Fine Arts is very proud. If you have submitted a work, you will be more strict in the interview.

All in all, Chen Xing's purpose in Paris has changed.

When returning home, John had something to do, so he ran away in a hurry, and Chen Xing had to go back by subway alone.

Before leaving, John told Chen Xing: "Don't go to other places alone, the law and order in many places in France is not good, you go back and go out with your tour guide."

"Okay, if you have something to do, go and do it first."

An American actually said that the law and order in Paris is poor.

John patted Chen Xing on the shoulder with a smile, and walked towards the crowd.

Chen Xing saw that the time was still early, so he turned around and left after looking at many nearby painting stalls by himself, and took the subway back to the apartment.

In fact, Chen Xing is not familiar with the whole of Paris, but the room he rented is in the fourth district, and he regards it as his home. At least a few French people he knows have confirmed that the security of the fourth district is at least no problem.

The subway had just passed one station. When the subway stopped, a girl hurriedly walked from the front car to Chen Xing's car.

I saw a tall, handsome, and kind-looking guy staring at me.

Xie Siyan breathed a sigh of relief, walked behind Chen Xing and stopped.

Chen Xing thought she looked familiar, looked at her and thought for a while, then asked in Chinese:
"Spicy strips?"

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