Art 2024, December
Illarion Mikhailovich Pryanishnikov - painter of the people's soul
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Illarion Mikhailovich Pryanishnikov is perhaps one of the most famous artists of the Russian Empire. Along with Karl Bryullov, Ilya Repin and Ivan Kramskoy, the painter is one of the brilliant Russian masters of the brush
Ernst Gombrich, historian and art theorist: biography, works, awards and prizes
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The Austrian-born British writer and educator Ernst Hans Josef Gombrich (1909–2001) wrote a seminal textbook in the field. His History of Art, reprinted over 15 times and translated into 33 languages, including Chinese, introduced students from all over the world to European art history
Spanish artist Jose de Ribera
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Jose (Giuseppe, Joseph) de Ribera is the oldest of the great Spanish Baroque painters, who is hardly even considered a representative of the art school of this country, since he spent most of his life and his entire career in Italy. Nevertheless, he was very proud of his roots and, in addition, lived in Naples, which in the 17th century was a Spanish territory
Titian, "Caesar's Denarius": plot, description
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In 1516, Titian (c. 1490-1576) came to the Duke d'Este in Ferrara, where he completed a painting depicting Christ with a coin. It is known under the name "Caesar's denarius". It depicts a well-known passage from the Gospel in which Christ uttered his famous saying: “Give what is Caesar to Caesar, and what is God’s to God.”
German artist Max Liebermann: biography and creativity
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Impressionism is a trend in art (mainly in painting), which originated in France at the end of the 19th century. Representatives of this trend sought to create completely new ways of conveying the surrounding reality. The world in the paintings of the Impressionists is mobile, changeable, elusive. One of the main representatives of this trend in painting is the German artist Max Liebermann. Several dozen paintings came out from under his brush
Artist Alexander Rodchenko: famous avant-garde paintings and their names
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The paintings of A. M. Rodchenko are not accidentally recognized by a number of authoritative critics as masterpieces of world art. During his long life, the famous Soviet painter managed to create several copyright illustration techniques, came up with unique methods for working with photography, became the founder of advertising in the USSR and the first Soviet designer
Alexander Bryullov: biography, personal life, creativity, photo
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The name of Alexander Bryullov is familiar to many connoisseurs of architecture and painting. According to his designs, the buildings of the Maly Opera and Ballet Theater, the Lutheran Church of Peter and Paul and a number of others were built in St. Petersburg. Alexander Pavlovich is also known as a graphic artist. He was especially good at painting with watercolors, he was fond of lithography
Paintings of Alexander Andreevich Ivanov, biography facts
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The artist Alexander Andreevich Ivanov is known for his paintings on biblical and ancient themes. He worked in an academic artistic style, and his canvases amaze with their realism and composition. About the paintings of Alexander Andreevich Ivanov, his biography and unusual facts in it will be described in this article
Zhukov Nikolai Nikolaevich: biography, personal life, creativity, photo
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Nikolai Nikolaevich Zhukov is a well-known Soviet artist who worked in the genre of poster painting, easel portrait, color and black-and-white graphics. It was Zhukov who created many memorable designs of the Soviet era - the artist created a picture for the Kazbek cigarettes, as well as many famous posters of the war years, such as "The enemy will not pass!", "Help" and many others. The master also made a significant contribution to the art of peacetime, illustrating children's books and fashion magazines
How to draw a lego man: step by step instructions
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How to draw a lego man? This question plagues more than one generation of parents. Let's see what is so attractive about these plastic figures. The article contains information that will help you understand how to draw a Lego man, as well as step-by-step instructions explaining in what sequence you need to do it
Perov Vasily Grigorievich: paintings, their names and descriptions
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Vasily Grigorievich Perov (1834-1882) - the great Russian artist-itinerant. During his lifetime, he was recognized as one of the best representatives of everyday realistic and historical painting, an outstanding portrait master. In the article we will consider the most famous paintings by Perov Vasily Grigorievich with names, we will give a brief description of each of them
Marilyn Manson: paintings and their description
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Among all kinds of talents of outrageous and wild musician Marilyn Manson there is a love for painting. They are based on several gloomy life destinies and the same gloomy reality. Pictures, like books, suggest different thoughts
Rimma Vyugova's paintings are the embodiment of tenderness
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Rimma Vyugova's paintings are filled with tenderness and love. Every detail makes you feel inspired, the color palette inspires you, and the message itself makes you fall in love with art and the nooks and crannies of the human soul. In the works of a woman, absolutely everyone will find something dear and dear to the heart. So why not learn a little about the talented artist Rimma Vyugova?
The painting "The Lady in the Hat", or art in all its manifestations
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The artist conveys his thoughts and feelings on the canvas. This is the peculiarity of art: the transformation of the most ordinary things or phenomena through the prism of the consciousness of the master. And as a result, some new creation is obtained, which is capable of affecting the consciousness of other people. The article will focus on the painting "The Lady in the Hat"
Water brush for watercolor: instructions, advantages and disadvantages
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The water brush is a handy and useful tool for painting. It is designed to work with watercolors. Using such a brush eliminates the need to carry a jar of water with you, which is especially convenient when painting outdoors. However, for many professional painters and amateur artists, this tool seems unusual. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a brush? And what should be considered when using it? Let's try to figure it out
How to learn to parody the voices of people and cartoon characters
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To parody the voices of other people and fairy-tale characters is a great and funny skill. This is a wonderful entertainment for parties and pranks, interesting moments and impressions. The ability to copy other people is also pride for the owner of this gift
Igor Ozhiganov: paintings, biography of the artist, reviews
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Among the "Slavic artists" Igor Ozhiganov is considered a unique master, whose work is distinguished by a special style and original vision of both the character and the plot of the picture. Ozhiganov's works are highly valued not only by historical and artistic communities, but also by ordinary fans of his art
Volkhov painting on wood
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Folk crafts are born where there is a need for utilitarian products - spoons, towels, spinning wheels. And also where there is a large amount of available material: wood, for example. But where to get paints, because there are so many shades in nature? And soot, clay, crushed soft stone, chalk and other natural dyes are used. This is how the Volkhov painting arose. It developed on the banks of the Volkhov River in the 19th century
Tver Regional Art Gallery (TOKG)
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Tver is a city and the administrative center of the Tver region in Russia. The historical heritage of Tver, which has preserved numerous works of art, is the Tver Regional Art Gallery (TOKG)
Radiant paintings by Alexander Maranov
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The relationship between man and the Universe, the great secrets of the universe, the spiritualized Cosmos, other dimensions - all this excites the Moscow painter Alexander Maranov, whose paintings amaze with a special philosophy. The author, who draws the beauty of otherworldly worlds, speaks to the viewer in the language of pictorial images and does it very frankly. The artist sees the unusual in the most ordinary things, he feels nature with his soul, and then speaks its language using paints
Naive art in painting: style features, artists, paintings
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You must have seen the paintings of these artists. It looks like a child drew them. In fact, their authors are adults, just not professionals. In painting, naive art originated around the second half of the 19th century. At first, it was not taken seriously, and indeed was not considered art at all. But over time, the attitude to this style has changed dramatically
Eclectic architecture: characteristics, features and examples
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Everything repeats itself in history: the first time in the form of a drama, the second time in the form of a farce. This is also true for two periods in Russian architecture. The beginning of the first originated in the 30s of the XIX century and ended with its end. The beginning of the second took place in the 60s of the XX century. In a sense, it is still happening, with slightly changed parameters. The fact is that in the 19th century an eclectic style was formed, in which most of the tenement houses in Russia were built, and in the 20th century the Khrushchev boom had already begun
Igor Ozhiganov: paintings, biography, reviews
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You don't need a time machine to travel back in time for a while. Films, books, music and, of course, painting help to cope with this task. Paintings by Igor Ozhiganov will help those who want to feel a connection with the almost forgotten culture of their ancestors. This creator takes subjects for his works from the pages of Slavic and Scandinavian mythology. Gods and heroes come to life on his canvases
Kinetic architecture: types, basic elements, examples, architects
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Kinetic architecture is a special direction in architecture, which involves the design of buildings in such a way that their parts can move relative to each other without violating the overall integrity of the structure. This type of architecture is also called dynamic, it is considered one of the directions of the architecture of the future
Architectural styles and their features. Romanesque architecture. Gothic. Baroque. Constructivism
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The article discusses the main architectural styles and their features (Western, Central Europe and Russia), starting from the Middle Ages, the features and distinctive features of various styles are determined, the best examples of structures are noted, differences in the development of style in different countries, the founders are indicated and successors of each of the styles, describes the time frame for the existence of styles and transitions from one style to another
Yakov Chernikhov "Architectural fantasies"
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The article about Yakov Chernikhov and his "architectural fantasies" reveals the peculiarity of the author's vision, his uniqueness. Its relevance in the 21st century, its methods in teaching young architects are explained. Examples of architect's architectural fantasies are given
How to learn to improvise: mastering the techniques of improvisation
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How to learn to improvise: basics and techniques. Features of improvisation on stage, in conversation, from the podium, in jokes, on the piano, on the guitar (solo and bass), on the recorder, in jazz vocals, in dance. Expert advice for beginners
Creative Association "Blue Rose"
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The Blue Rose Creative Union arose at the beginning of the 20th century, in those years when such a trend in art as symbolism was very popular. The backbone was composed by the artists Pyotr Utkin, Pavel Kuznetsov, sculptor Alexander Matveev
Types of architecture: description. Styles of architecture
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Architectural style reflects common features in the design of building facades, plans, forms, structures. Styles were formed in certain conditions of the economic and social development of society under the influence of religion, state structure, ideology, traditions of architecture and much more. The emergence of a new kind of architectural style has always been associated with technological progress. Consider some of the main types of architecture
Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh are great Dutch artists
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The Netherlands is a unique country that has given the world more than a dozen outstanding artists. Famous designers, artists and simply talented performers - this is a small list that this small state can flaunt
Great Italian artists - geniuses of mankind
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Italian artists are great masters of painting and sculpture, recognized all over the world. No country can compare with Italy in terms of the number of famous painters. Why is it so - it is not in our power to understand it! But on the other hand, we can once again recall the names of the great masters, the era in which they lived, and the amazing paintings that came into the world from under their brush. So, let's start a virtual excursion into the world of beauty and look into Italy during the Renaissance
Modern science fiction artists: the best works
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Modern science fiction in painting. The influence of fantasy art on human consciousness. The best modern science fiction artists, their work. Space Science Fiction Artists. The development of the space direction in painting
"Death of Pompeii" (painting). Ivan Constantinovich Aivazovski
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Aivazovsky's painting "Death of Pompeii" evokes feelings of fear and horror. Marine painter by vocation, the artist managed to convey all the events that happened to the ancient city, clearly and beautifully
Painting "Morning in a pine forest": description and history of creation
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According to sociological research, Russians consider the painting "Morning in a Pine Forest" one of the most popular in the country. She is recognized as a true symbol of Russian art
Russian ornament: pattern. Ukrainian ornament
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In this article we will talk about Russian and Ukrainian hand-made patterns, which are often called ornaments
Arthouse - what is it? Russian arthouse
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Everyone likes to watch movies. But, as you know, they are bad and good, weak and brilliant. Today we will talk about a movie that many of you have not heard of
How to draw a Waterman from a fairy tale: a step-by-step description
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Drawing the famous Waterman from a fairy tale is as easy as shelling pears. Even budding artists can. To do this, you should use the step-by-step instructions, which will explain the stages of drawing in an accessible way
How to draw autumn leaves with a pencil?
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Literally everyone, even those who do not have the ability of an outstanding artist, can easily draw autumn leaves. To convey the shades and overflows of this season with the help of pencils and paints is as easy as shelling pears
Aphorisms and quotes by Dali
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A genius surrealist artist needs to be born, because only a genius can balance between the world of reality and fantasy, transferring his visions to the canvas and making others believe in the reality of the fantasy world. Through the paradoxical nature of the statements, the uniqueness of the artist’s personality is revealed in the best possible way, which can be seen by re-reading the aphorisms and quotes of Salvador Dali
Artistic culture of the peoples of the Ancient World
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The article describes the history of the emergence and development of the artistic culture of the ancient world, the first examples of the fine arts of Ancient Greece and Ancient Russia