Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

"Hannah, let's go to the Mantu Taiyuan Art Museum today. It's a palace of art with paintings and sculptures of all styles. I guarantee you'll feast your eyes!"

Lu Yong looked excited, his eyes sparkling with love for art. He held Hannah's hand and walked briskly.

Hannah was wearing a lavender floral dress today, dressed like a beautiful little princess. She blinked her eyes curiously and asked with a slightly expectant tone: "Art gallery? It sounds interesting. What kind of art works are there?"

Lu Yong said mysteriously: "There are so many, including realistic oil paintings, abstract modern art, and various exquisite sculptures. When you get there, you can slowly experience them yourself."

The two called a taxi, and Lu Yong introduced some famous artists and art schools to Hannah along the way.

Hannah was fascinated by what she heard. She stared at Lu Yong and asked some fantastic questions from time to time.

"Lu Yong, how do you understand abstract paintings? I feel like the lines and colors are messy."

Hannah tilted her head, looking confused.

Lu Yong patiently explained: "Abstract painting actually focuses more on expressing the artist's inner emotions and thoughts. It does not necessarily have to be painted like a real object, but rather conveys an atmosphere or emotion through color and shape.

Everyone may feel differently when looking at abstract paintings, so you can use your imagination to feel it.”

Hannah nodded, not quite understanding. "It sounds very profound, but I can't wait to check it out."

Soon the car stopped at the Mantu Taiyuan Art Museum.

The architectural lines of the art museum are simple and smooth. The exterior is mainly white, with large glass curtain walls. It looks bright and modern under the sunlight.

Hannah excitedly took Lu Yong's hand and walked in quickly: "Wow, this building is so beautiful, it feels like a work of art."

Lu Yong smiled and said: "Yes, the architecture of many art museums is also part of the art itself."

As you enter the art gallery, you are greeted by a tranquil and elegant artistic atmosphere.

The hall is spacious and bright, with lights softly shining on the ground. Some small posters are hung on the surrounding walls, showing the works currently on display in the museum.

Hannah looked around curiously, her eyes full of novelty.

"Lu Yong, where should we start?" Hannah asked.

Lu Yong looked at the guide map and said, "Let's start with the oil painting exhibition hall on the first floor. There are many excellent oil paintings there."

They came to the oil painting exhibition hall, which was very quiet with only the light footsteps of visitors and the occasional exclamations of admiration.

Exquisite oil paintings are hung on the walls, each of which is like an independent world waiting for people to explore.

Hannah stopped in front of a landscape oil painting. In the painting was a golden wheat field with rolling hills in the distance. The sky was as blue as a gem with a few white clouds floating leisurely.

Hannah was fascinated by the painting and whispered, "This painting is so beautiful. I can smell the fragrance of wheat in the wheat field and feel the wind blowing across my cheeks."

Lu Yong stood beside her and said with a smile: "The artist of this painting is very good at using colors to create an atmosphere. Look at this golden hue, it gives people a feeling of harvest and warmth."

Hannah nodded, her eyes twinkling: "Chinese painters are really amazing. They can paint the scenery so realistically and full of emotion."

Continuing forward, they saw an oil painting of a person.

The painting shows an old man with a kind face, deep eyes, and wrinkles all over his face, but he reveals a kind of wisdom and calmness that comes from experiencing vicissitudes of life.

Hannah looked closely and said, "This old man seems to have a lot of stories. The painter painted him so vividly. It feels like there are many secrets hidden in his eyes."

Lu Yong explained: "This painting may be intended to express the artist's thoughts on time and life through the image of an old man. The artist used delicate brushstrokes to depict every detail of the old man, allowing us to feel his inner world."

Hannah said thoughtfully: "Art is really magical. It can show a person's emotions and stories."

In the oil painting exhibition hall, they also met a volunteer tour guide.

The tour guide enthusiastically introduced to them the creation background and artistic characteristics of each painting.

Hannah listened with great interest and asked questions from time to time, which the tour guide answered patiently.

Lu Yong looked at Hannah who was listening attentively and felt that her passion for art was like a shining star, which fascinated him even more.

Coming out of the oil painting exhibition hall, they came to the sculpture exhibition hall.

As soon as she entered the exhibition hall, Hannah was attracted by a huge bronze sculpture.

The sculpture is of an athlete with a strong figure and well-defined muscles. He is running forward with all his might, as if rushing towards the finish line of victory.

Hannah walked around the sculpture excitedly and exclaimed: "This sculpture is so shocking. I can feel the energy and strength of the athletes."

Lu Yong said: "The artist of this sculpture must have done a deep study of the structure and dynamics of the human body to be able to depict the athlete's posture so vividly. Look at his expression, it is full of determination and resolve."

Hannah nodded. "I can almost see him fighting hard on the court. Art can really help us see things that we can't see normally."

In another corner of the sculpture exhibition hall, there is a group of small and exquisite ceramic sculptures.

These sculptures have different shapes, some are cute animals, some are graceful dancers, and each one is lifelike, as if it will move in the next second.

Hannah squatted down and admired these ceramic sculptures carefully. She couldn't help but reach out and touch them gently, feeling the smooth and delicate texture. "These ceramic sculptures are so delicate, just like the real ones." Hannah said.

Lu Yong smiled and said: "Ceramic art has a long history in China. These sculptures are all created by artists with their hard work and wisdom."

After visiting the sculpture exhibition hall, they came to the modern art exhibition hall.

The styles of the works here are more diverse. Some works can be understood at a glance, while others are confusing.

Hannah stopped in front of a huge abstract painting with a mess of lines and blocks of color. She frowned and said in confusion, "Lu Yong, what does this painting mean? I don't understand it at all."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Abstract paintings are like this. They don't necessarily have to have specific images, but convey an emotion or feeling through the combination of colors and lines. You can try closing your eyes and feel the first impression this painting brings to you." Hannah closed her eyes half-believingly. After a while, she opened her eyes and said, "I seem to feel a kind of confusion and uneasiness, but it seems that there is a hidden power in it."

Lu Yong gave a thumbs up and said, "Great! You have begun to understand the charm of abstract painting. Everyone has different feelings about abstract painting, and that is what makes it unique."

In the modern art exhibition hall, there was another installation art work that caught their attention.

The piece is made up of many scrap metal parts and plastic bottles, which are cleverly combined to form a huge, futuristic shape.

Hannah walked around the work curiously and said, "This work is so special. It's made of waste materials, but it has a very cool feel."

Lu Yong explained: "This work may want to express the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development. The artist turns waste materials into works of art to make us re-examine these discarded things."

Hannah said thoughtfully: "It turns out that art can have such a meaning. It can make people pay attention to some issues that are usually ignored."

After visiting various exhibition halls, they came to the rest area of ​​the art museum.

The lounge area is warmly decorated with comfortable sofas and coffee tables, and some art books and magazines are placed around.

Hannah sat down on the sofa and stretched. "I've seen so many works of art today that I feel like my eyes are not enough. But it's really enjoyable."

Lu Yong smiled and poured her a glass of water, saying, "Yes, art has this kind of charm, which makes us think and feel constantly during the appreciation process. Which exhibition hall's works do you like best?"

Hannah thought for a moment and said, "I think the works in both the oil painting and sculpture galleries are great. The oil paintings allow me to feel the painters' emotions, and the sculptures allow me to see three-dimensional artistic images. However, the modern art gallery is also very interesting. Although I don't understand some of the works, they make me think."

Lu Yong nodded: "Everyone has different preferences for art, this is the diversity of art. In the future, we can go to different art galleries to experience more styles of art."

After resting for a while in the lounge area, they heard that there was an open-air art garden on the top floor of the art museum, where artists were performing live works.

Hannah immediately perked up when she heard this: "Let's go and have a look. I've never seen an artist create live before."

Lu Yong smiled and took her hand, saying, "Great, maybe we can even communicate with the artists."

They came to the open-air art garden on the rooftop, which was indeed very lively.

The garden is filled with various flowers, plants and trees. Colorful flowers are in full bloom and the air is filled with floral fragrance.

In a corner of the garden, several artists are working attentively.

A painter is waving his paintbrush in front of his easel, and the outline of a beautiful landscape painting has already appeared on his canvas; a sculptor is holding tools, carefully carving a piece of stone, and the stone gradually becomes a vivid image in his hands.

Hannah excitedly ran to the painter and stood quietly by watching him work.

The painter occasionally stops to think before continuing to paint.

Hannah couldn't help but whispered, "Sir, are you painting the scenery here? It feels so beautiful."

The painter smiled and nodded: "Yes, I want to record the beautiful scenery here with my brush."

Hannah asked curiously, "What were you thinking about when you were creating?"

The painter said: "I am feeling the atmosphere here and expressing what I see and feel through colors and lines. Art is the expression of emotions, and everyone may have different feelings when seeing this painting."

Hannah didn't quite understand, but she nodded anyway. She looked at the painter's focused expression and her heart was filled with admiration.

Then they came to the sculptor.

The sculptor was sweating profusely, but his eyes were full of passion and concentration.

The stone in his hand had gradually taken on the outline of a human figure.

Hannah asked cautiously, "What are you carving?" The sculptor smiled and said, "I am carving a dancer. I want to show her graceful dance and thoughts. It doesn't have to be painted like the real thing, but to convey an atmosphere or emotion through color and shape.

Everyone may feel differently when looking at abstract paintings. You can use your imagination to feel it. Just like when you see a brilliant color, you may think of a beautiful sunset or a group of flying butterflies. This is the freedom that art gives you. "

Hannah nodded, her eyes twinkling with thought. "It sounds very profound, but I can't wait to check it out. Are there any other special art schools?"

Lu Yong continued enthusiastically: "Of course there are. For example, in surrealism, artists create some surreal scenes, blending reality and fantasy together. There is also pop art, which often uses some familiar elements, such as advertisements and cartoons, to exaggerate and deform them. It is very interesting."

Hannah's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she clasped her hands in front of her chest: "Wow, it feels like the world of art is like a mysterious treasure trove, with so many new things waiting for me to discover."

At this time, Lu Yong raised his hand to check his watch, and said to Hannah who was still immersed in joy beside him with a smile, "Hannah, it's getting late. We have to leave the Mantu Taiyuan Art Museum and go back to the hotel to have a good rest."

Hannah said, “I can’t get enough of this art!”

Lu Yong said gently, "I know you are reluctant to leave. We will have another chance in the future. We have walked so far today. It's time to go back and rest."

We went back to the hotel to soak our feet, had a comfortable sleep, and plan a new itinerary for tomorrow.

Hannah nodded, took Lu Yong's hand, and walked out of the art gallery, looking back every few steps.

Along the way, she was still excitedly discussing with Lu Yong the works they saw today, which painter's use of colors amazed her, and which sculpture's shape impressed her.

Lu Yong listened patiently and expressed his opinions from time to time.

After leaving the art gallery, Lu Yong waved his hand to stop a taxi and carefully helped Hannah into the car.

Soon, the taxi arrived at the hotel.

Lu Yong held Hannah's hand and walked into the hotel lobby, and they took the elevator back to the room.

As soon as Hannah entered the room, she fell on the soft big bed and stretched out her body: "It's so comfortable. Today is such a fulfilling and wonderful day."

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Yes, baby, it's another fulfilling day, take a good rest." (End of this chapter)