Friday, 09/08/2024 15:41 (GMT+7)
Works by Vietnamese famous painter Tran Van Can have been introduced in a book to mark the 30th death anniversary of the painter.
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| The launching ceremony (Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn) |
On August 8, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum held a ceremony to launch the 213-page book.
The book will help readers learn more about Can – one of the greatest painters of modern Vietnamese fine arts. It is not only a valuable reference for researchers and art students, but also a meaningful spiritual gift for those who love Vietnamese painting.
The book provides readers with writings, images and information about painter Tran Van Can’s paintings that are part of the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum’s collection. The 213-page book provides readers with writings, images and information about Can’s paintings that are part of the museum’s collection.
Born in the northern province of Bac Ninh in 1910, Can studied arts at the Ecole des Beaux Arts de Indochine from 1931-1937, where he was heavily influenced by college founder Joseph Inguimberty.
Can achieved "most excellent student", became a lecturer at the college and then headmaster from 1954-1964. His greatest contribution to Vietnamese modern painting was in lacquer.
With more than 50-year experience, he created numerous art works, which depict the diverse reality of the national battle for independence as well as the country's development process./.
Compiled by BTA