Study On The Light And Shadow Expression Of Edward Hopper’s Painting

Edward Hopper(1882-1967)is a famous American realistic painter of the 20 th century,He was born in Nyack,New York on July 22,1882,death on May 15,in Washington square,New York City on May 15,1967 his studio’s.Most of his works are mainly depicting the common contemporary living environment in the United States.With its unique painting style,he integrates life feeling into his works,which arouses the emotional resonance of the public and he has been recognized by the public.He is a typical American artist and one of great American artists of the 20 th century,He had an important influence on the trend of 20th-century American modern art and the development of global art.This article mainly analyzes Edward hopper’s artistic characteristics through the collation and research of Edward hopper’s materials,especially the expression of“light and shadow” in painting,and the expression of “light and shadow” between the emotion of the dramatic atmosphere of the work influence the connection,recognize the importance and particularity of “light and shadow” in the use of painting,and explore the spiritual emotion in the context of today’s era.