Tag: traditional art

‘Art Is Sacred’: Experience the Silent Grandeur of Realistic Art—NTD International Figure Painting Competition

Traditionally, the most revered works of art focused on portraying virtues like benevolence, bravery, sacrifice, and righteousness, thereby capturing the brilliance of humanity on canvas for posterity. One such unique platform dedicated to reviving these fading essentials of mankind and upholding the traditional art of realistic oil painting is NTD Television’s International Figure Painting Competition (NIFPC)….


Plotinus and Divine Beauty

We’ve all heard the phrase “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” but what does this mean and does it hold weight? Over the centuries, philosophers and sages have debated what beauty is about, why it is important, and where it originates. About 600 years after Plato, the ancient philosopher Plotinus (A.D. 205–270) studied…


Special Episode: Hermitage Piano Trio | Piano Talks

We are delighted to share with you Piano Talks’ special episode featuring the Hermitage Piano Trio. These spectacular artists have been garnering multiple Grammy Award nominations with such performances that can take your breath away. It’s our pleasure to have the Hermitage Piano Trio perform for us in the beautiful seaside city of Newport. Piano Talks is a…


Traditional Art Has Stories to Tell

“[T]rue painting is such as not only surprises, but as it were, calls to us; and has so powerful an effect, that we cannot help coming near it, as if it had something to tell us,” wrote French art critic Roger de Piles in his “Principles of Painting” (1708). Traditional art speaks to our souls—with subjects…


New Film ‘Violino’: Vibrations of the Soul

Our souls were captivated when we heard the magical sounds of a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin. Where did this ethereal sound come from? Why do we rarely get to experience anything like it nowadays? In searching for the answer, our team of filmmakers started one of the most magical yet enduring journeys that has changed our…


Piano Talks – Special Episode ‘Triumph of Goodness’

Classical music is truly a universal language, capable of encompassing the depth, breadth, and color of any culture within its forms. Composer Susan Liu sits down to discuss two of her works and how she blends traditional Chinese music with the language of the classical piano. Repertoires: Glorious Realm Triumph of Goodness Watch Full Program:…


Pure Beauty: ‘Between Generations’

We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. The competition’s mission, “Pure Truth, Kindness and Beauty,” has inspired many artists to recognize their responsibility in creating art with traditional values. Award-winning Paintings Original artworks, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. All net proceeds will go toward supporting the artists…


Pure Beauty: ‘Birds of the Air, Grass of the Field’

Click here for more inspiring videos. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. The competition’s mission, “Pure Truth, Kindness and Beauty,” has inspired many artists to recognize their responsibility in creating art with traditional values. Award-winning Paintings Original artworks, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. All net…


Pure Beauty: ‘Milena’s Friends’

Click here for more inspiring videos. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. The competition’s mission, “Pure Truth, Kindness and Beauty,” has inspired many artists to recognize their responsibility in creating art with traditional values. Award-winning Paintings Original artworks, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. All net…


Pure Beauty: ‘Child Fighter’

Click here for more inspiring videos. We are delighted to present a selection of oil paintings by talented artists from NTD’s International Figure Painting Competition. The competition’s mission, “Pure Truth, Kindness and Beauty,” has inspired many artists to recognize their responsibility in creating art with traditional values. Award-winning Paintings Original artworks, canvas wraps and prints are now available for purchase. All net…