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Art Sayings: 6 Perspectives on Beauty

How many people there are, so many views on art. And what, if not statements about art, is the best proof of this?

2025

Chamber theater: what is the conciseness of forms

More than a century ago, Belinsky in his article "Do you like the theater" confessed his love for this art form. Perhaps this is the only monologue that has become the motto of all fans of the ancient Greek muses of Melpomene and Thalia. In ancient times, it was believed that it was the gods who wrote the scripts, and people performed the roles assigned to them. Centuries have passed since the time when the actors began to play performances in front of the audience. Since then, much has changed: the form of spectacle has become different, and the concept of "chamber theater" today

Movies

Comedian actor Keaton Buster: biography with photo

Like many great silent film actors, Buster remained unknown and unclaimed for several years. Only towards the end of his life was his activity rightfully rewarded. A psychologically astute actor, Keaton created dozens of short films that confirm that he was one of the most talented and innovative artists of his time

Literature

Characteristics of Alexander Nevsky: short biography

Poetry

William Butler Yeats: biography and creativity

Interesting articles

Visual art

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum: Past and Present

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is often called a "tourist attraction" - huge queues and a lack of tickets involuntarily paint such a picture in the imagination. What is strange here? Millions of people want to see a unique collection of exhibits created by a talented wax sculptor. What is the history of the museum? Where did it all begin? What exhibits await tourists today? Let's find out

Movies

Actor Vladimir Belokurov: personal life, biography

Actor Vladimir Belokurov is a real legend of Russian cinema. He has dozens of brilliant theatrical works and roles in films. This actor was adored by the audience and respected by the directors. Information about his career and personal life is contained in the article. We wish you happy reading

Art

Lermontov's painting M. Yu. Lermontov's graphic heritage

A talented person is talented in everything. This phrase is also true in relation to M. Yu. Lermontov. Let's open another facet of this great man - the artist-painter

Music

Kid Rock: short biography

Literature

Ivan Krylov: a short biography of the fabulist

From 1790 to 1808, Krylov wrote plays for the theater, including the libretto of the satirical opera The Coffee House, the tragedy Cleopatra, many of which earned popularity and gained wide popularity, in particular Fashion Store and Ilya Bogatyr ". But gradually Krylov, whose brief biography is so famous for fables, stopped writing for the theater and paid much attention to writing fables. And in 1808, more than seventeen fables of Ivan Andreevich were published, among