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Article THE PULSE OF AN ERA: ANALYZING PUBLIC RECEPTION AND INTERPRETATION OF REALISTIC OIL PAINTINGS: AN EVIDENCE FROM CHONGQING CITY, CHINA

Authors

  • Xiaohui Guo

    Handan University
    Author

  • Zhouyang Fu

    Art Museum of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute
    Author

  • Zhennan Lyu

    Universiti Sains Malaysia
    Author

Keywords:

Realistic Oil Painting; Public Reception; Art Education

Abstract

This study examines the public reception and interpretation of realistic oil paintings in Chongqing, China, considering the role of socio-political context, cultural values, art education, and media influence. Using a survey methods approach, data were gathered through questionnaires distributed at realism painting exhibitions and analyzed using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that art education and the artist’s reputation significantly shape public interpretation, while socio-political factors and media influence have a less pronounced impact. This suggests a shift in public engagement with realistic oil paintings in Chongqing, where individual factors such as education and artist background now play a more dominant role than traditional socio-political narratives. These insights have implications for art educators, policymakers, and cultural institutions. By understanding the evolving dynamics of art appreciation, they can develop strategies to foster deeper public engagement with art and promote a more refined understanding of realistic oil paintings.

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2025-12-31

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Vol. 1 No. 02 (2025): Volume 01, Issue 02

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Article THE PULSE OF AN ERA: ANALYZING PUBLIC RECEPTION AND INTERPRETATION OF REALISTIC OIL PAINTINGS: AN EVIDENCE FROM CHONGQING CITY, CHINA. (2025). Art & Design for Humanity, 1(02). https://www.adh-journal.com/index.php/journal001/article/view/10