Art 2024, November
Painting "Saint Cecilia", Rafael Santi: description
A simple Christian Cecilia, who lived in Rome around 200-230, suffered for her faith, died a martyr's death and was canonized as a saint. Since the 15th century, she has been considered the patroness of music. Musical holidays and festivals are held on her day on November 22
Andrea Palladio: biography, works
The greatest Italian architect Andrea Palladio, even after 500 years, remains an example to follow and admire. His influence on world architecture cannot be overestimated; the Palladian style is the only one in the world that bears the name of an individual master. The master had many successes and discoveries, his life was not simple, but it was harmonious, like his buildings
"Six-winged Seraphim" and other artistic heritage of Mikhail Vrubel
"Six-winged Seraphim" from an artistic point of view surpasses the well-known work "Demon Downtrodden". The canvas is painted with a dense mosaic stroke, the color accompaniment of the painting conveys the mysticism of the other world, which the artist wished to show us through the stained glass fragments
Lead white: properties, manufacture, application, he alth hazards
White mineral paints based on lead are named after the mineral they contain - white lead
Working with titanium white
One of the two types of white most commonly used in contemporary painting is titanium white. They are superior in some of their qualities to other popular types - lead and zinc
Ivanov Viktor: some interesting facts from the artist's life
The artist Ivanov Viktor Ivanovich is a fairly well-known figure. Many, both beginners and successful masters of the brush, strive to comprehend the style that imbues the work of the author. Ivanov is an artist in every sense of the word. He devoted his whole life to painting
Body painting on the body. Male body painting on the body
Contemporary art is diverse, and one of the types is body painting, which is increasingly taking a position in the ways of self-expression of people. The least traumatic and the most aesthetic and artistic is body painting with special paints. But not only drawings are limited to body painting. These are tattoos, piercings, scarring and modifications, that is, the inclusion, implantation of various elements into the body. The cultural direction became quite recently, in the 60s of the last century
How to draw a horse with a simple pencil
If you like to draw with a pencil, but the results, alas, are not impressive, then in this case you need to be guided by step-by-step instructions. Detailed tips will tell you where to start and in what technique it is preferable to draw. Of course, it also takes practice. If you don’t know how to draw a horse with a pencil, but there is a desire to learn, then in this case, be sure to use the instructions described in the article
How to draw a demon with a simple pencil
Demons are evil characters from the realm of fantasy. To draw them, it is necessary, first of all, to have a remarkable imagination. After all, the image can be completely different. There are no specific standards for appearance. You can make your character aggressive, clumsy, funny and even attractive with a touch of languid romance. The article describes in detail all the stages of such a drawing
How to draw a mountain ash with a pencil
Drawing is a long and often very difficult process. After all, it is necessary not only to convey the appearance of the object and its contours, but also to observe the correct proportions and display the volume. And given the fact that a beautiful drawing necessarily implies the presence of shadows, then taking a pencil or brushes in general becomes a little scary
How to draw a goldfish with a pencil? Step by step instructions
A beautiful drawing is not only for experienced artists who create real masterpieces from childhood. It is quite possible to learn this type of fine art on your own at any age. Bright drawings can always please the kids. In addition, such creations quite claim to be a very stylish element of apartment decor. This time we will learn how to draw a goldfish step by step
How to draw mountains with a simple pencil
Landscapes in simple pencil can look no worse than color drawings. However, not everyone can correctly depict mountains on paper. The difficulty lies in correctly drawing the sky, conveying the rockiness of the edges of mountains and cliffs. And all this - with a simple pencil. Agree that the task is not easy. How to draw mountains with a pencil, following all the established rules? The article describes the detailed steps of one of the possible options
How to draw a maple leaf yourself?
The process of creating a drawing is not always long and incredibly difficult. There are a lot of basic rules, adhering to which, you can draw almost anything on paper without much effort. How to draw a maple leaf? Step by step, of course. You only have to complete a few steps. The result will certainly be a charming drawing. You can do it with a simple pencil or in color
Where did the circus come from? Irkutsk welcomes guests
Do you like clowns and trained animals? When was the circus visiting your city? Irkutsk can answer this question, that the guest performers constantly delight the northerners with new exciting programs
Instructions on how to draw a Japanese girl (for grade 4)
Why not try to bring your favorite cartoon characters to life on paper? The question of how to draw a Japanese woman for grade 4 will be a completely solvable task. Consider step by step the whole process of creating a cartoon image
Ilya Repin. The artist's paintings as a kind of artistic chronicle of the era
The highest achievements of realistic painting of the 19th century are associated with the names of outstanding Russian artists, among whom Ilya Repin occupies a special place. The paintings and works of this master are whole worlds, and the gallery of images is extremely diverse
Star offspring of the Cobain family: Francis Bean on the way "to himself"
Not all star children are rebels spoiled by money and world fame. There are also "white crows" among them, keeping away from prying eyes and ears. People like Frances Bean Cobain
Portrait of Shevchenko - the famous poet and artist
Many of his works are written in Russian, which gives him the right to classify him as Russian literature. He also achieved great achievements in painting, the main hobby was the portrait. Shevchenko painted mostly self-portraits, which are very popular
What can be a still life with flowers
In painting of all times, a still life with flowers has always occupied a special place. Such paintings were performed by an incredible number of artists from different countries and eras, who used a wide variety of techniques to "transfer" the objects they saw onto the canvas
Rylov Arkady Alexandrovich: biography, photos and interesting facts
Arkady Aleksandrovich Rylov (1870 - 1939) was a Russian Soviet landscape painter. He left us a priceless legacy - his soul, embodied in the canvases
The most famous painting by Alexei Gavrilovich Venetsianov: title, description. Paintings by Venetsianov
A. G. Venetsianov (1780 - 1847) - an artist of the Russian school, who studied with V.L. Borovikovsky and received the title of academician, when in 1811 he completed the competitive program - “Portrait of K.I. Golovachevsky"
Artist Boris Kustodiev: the main milestones of his creative biography
Lovers of Russian painting are well aware of the name of such a wonderful Russian artist as Boris Kustodiev. Consider in this article the creative biography of this person
Apollo Belvedere - a symbol of the art of ancient Hellas
Unfortunately, very few originals of ancient Greek sculpture have survived to this day. Even Apollo Belvedere, considered by many art critics to be the pinnacle of ancient culture, has survived only in a Roman marble copy. The thing is that at the dawn of Christianity, in the era of barbarian invasions, as well as in the early Middle Ages, almost all bronze statues of ancient Greek masters were mercilessly melted down
El Greco. Pictures: history and description
One of the few old masters who enjoys great popularity today is El Greco. His paintings have taken pride of place among the works of famous artists
Want to learn how to draw patterns?
Work, family, work again - it seems that everything, no more strength. How long have you not been drawing? See, you can't even remember! Probably since childhood. Psychologists suggest stress caused by fatigue can be relieved by drawing. For this, the image of patterns is very suitable. First, it's easy. Secondly, the nature of the work is mechanical and monotonous. Do you want to understand how to draw patterns? We will talk about it in the article
Professional algorithm: how to draw a man in clothes
If you are able to draw an oval and a couple of lines, then the image of a human figure is also within your power. By the end of the lesson, you will not only know, but also be able to draw a person in clothes, and in full growth and in motion
Step by step tutorial: how to draw a city
Detailed instructions will tell you how to draw a city. Moreover, the first part of the master class is devoted to a two-dimensional drawing, and the second gives the basics of a three-dimensional image, as they say now, in 3D format
Step by step tutorial: how to draw a knight
Artists of all times and peoples painted portraits of heroes in armor, do you want to try it too? Based on the illustrated instructions, you will not only learn how to draw a knight, but in a matter of minutes you will proudly demonstrate your own work
How to draw a family coat of arms or put a story on paper for posterity
Today, in the school curriculum, you can find not only standard, but also creative tasks, such as, for example, drawing a family coat of arms. But even if a person has long abandoned his studies, he probably had such a desire at least once in his life
Khokhloma painting - Russian art that appeared in the 17th century
It is believed that the Old Believers were able to save ancient handwritten books, icons and various patterned fabrics. Khokhloma painting was based on them. Icon painters became handicraft masters, then other Old Believers, as well as participants in the Solovetsky rebellion, began to join them
David Hockney: biography and information
David Hockney - one of the founders of pop art, artist, photographer, stage designer, graphic artist. Member of the British Order of Merit since 2012. He is called a classic of British art, and his works are among the most expensive in the world. His famous painting "Splash" was sold for nearly $5.5 million
Modern kinetic art: description, features, representatives. Kinetic art in the second half of the twentieth century
Kinetic art is a modern trend that first appeared in the twentieth century, when the creators of various fields were looking for something new for themselves and, in the end, they found it. It manifested itself in the plasticity of sculpture and architecture
How to draw a harvester: tools and guidelines
To figure out how to draw a harvester, you need to understand what parts this agricultural machine consists of. And of course, choose the right tools. The process will captivate not only the little boy, but also his parents. The result will be an interesting and complex drawing
How to draw a witch: tools and step by step instructions
Even the evil cartoon characters look so funny that children and adults want to learn how to draw them. If you choose the right tools and follow the step-by-step instructions, the process will be simple. And how to draw a witch is described in detail in the article
Vaudeville is The meaning of the word "Vaudeville"
Vaudeville is a dramatic genre and plays created in this genre. Their plot is simple, the conflict is based on a funny intrigue and is resolved by a happy ending. There is a lot of music, song and dance in vaudeville. It is safe to say that vaudeville is the great-grandfather of the modern stage
The art of Gzhel: the origins and modern development of craft. How to draw Gzhel?
The bright and unique, memorable and poetic art of Gzhel is popular all over the world. Scenes from everyday life and fairy-tale characters, floral ornaments, made in various shades of blue on a snow-white background, attract the eye and fascinate. In the article we will try to talk about the history of the development of the craft, the features of the painting that Gzhel is famous for, how to draw its patterns and where to start
Ekaterinburg, drama theatre: address, poster, site
Ekaterinburg today is one of the largest cities in Russia. It owes its greatness to the Soviet period in the history of our country, during which a small county town in the Perm province turned into one of the industrial centers of the union. During the time that the settlement was listed as Sverdlovsk on the map, it also managed to become a major theater center
Vasily Perov, the painting "Fisherman": description, interesting facts
Hours spent fishing are not included in the term of life - isn't that what Vasily Perov wrote his picture about? “Fisherman” is a painting that endows the viewer with a bright, serene mood, so rarely seen in Russian classical painting of the 19th century
Konstantin Korovin: the life of an artist is only his work
Indeed, if you take seriously the work with the biography of the creator, without getting into the personal, intimate, private life that a decent person himself protects from immodest views, then it turns out that his life is contained in his works. This Chekhovian thought applies to everyone without exception, including such a person as Konstantin Alekseevich Korovin
Artist Vasily Polenov: biography, creativity
The second half of the 19th century was the heyday of Russian painting. One of the representatives of the galaxy of outstanding artists of this period is Vasily Polenov, whose paintings amaze with realism and the desire to "give happiness and joy." The last words belong to the painter himself and are the motto of his work and life, as evidenced by the artist's biography