Art 2024, December
Modern: patterns and ornaments
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Modern is a short but surprisingly powerful period in art. Ornamental images created at that time continue to fascinate until now. The plexus of plants and the smooth bends of the wings of birds - what is the hidden meaning hidden in them?
Decorative arts and crafts: a reflection of modernity
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One of the characteristics of any nationality is its everyday culture or the history of everyday life. It is in everyday life that a person develops and his inclination to any activity, the disclosure of talents, preferences, tastes. Items made by craftsmen reveal the peculiarities of the mentality and culture of the people. Such items are called folk craft
Powerful and expensive sculpture of Ancient Greece
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The sculpture of Ancient Greece was formed on the basis of the pagan beliefs of the Greeks. But its greatness is evidenced by the fact that we do not get tired of admiring the sculpture to this day, and the Romans, who conquered Greece, adopted their culture
Ancient temple. Elements of ancient architecture
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Ancient Greek architecture is one of the peaks of the artistic heritage of the distant past. She laid the foundation for European architecture and building art. The main feature is that the ancient architecture of Greece had a religious connotation and was created for sacrifices to the gods, offering gifts to them and holding public events on this occasion
Dancing is Ballroom dancing. Types of modern dances
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Dancing is a constant energy and cheerfulness, good he alth, a slim figure and a beautiful posture. They give a person the opportunity to express themselves, show their morality, feel incredible pleasure and joy
Wall painting: from rock paintings to the present
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The oldest form of fine art is wall painting. However, it is quite difficult to determine exactly when it first appeared. It is known that even in prehistoric times, our ancestors applied primitive drawings to the walls of the caves in which they lived. Rock art dates back to the Paleolithic era. Primitive people are the first artists in the world who left behind silent evidence of their existence on earth
What is monumental art
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In modern schools, high school students are taught a very important and necessary subject called "World Art Culture". The MHK course tells schoolchildren about the masterpieces of architecture and fine art from antiquity to the present day. The program also includes such a section as monumental art. We will now get to know him better
Byzantine style in Russian architecture
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The historical and cultural significance of Byzantium is hard to overestimate. In Russia, the Byzantine heritage can be found in both the spiritual and material spheres of life. The interaction of cultures has gone through several stages, and even in modern culture and architecture there are signs of this influence
Wacking - what is it?
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Today we're going to talk to you about a great way to express yourself - dancing. Since the topic is quite extensive, we will consider only one type of dance, but quite bright - waking. What is it, you will learn from this article
Architecture of Ancient Russia: history, features, styles and development
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Architecture is the soul of the people, embodied in stone. Ancient Russian architecture, from the 10th century to the end of the 17th century, was closely connected with the Church and Orthodoxy. The first Christian churches began to appear in Russia as early as the 10th century
Jewelry art. Jewelry masters
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Jewelry art is the manufacture of various products, usually from precious metals using gems. Initially, such things served not only for beauty, but also to emphasize the high social status of the owner or owner
Architectural order: general information. Names of Greek architectural orders
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Architectural orders of ancient Greece are still a source of inspiration for designers. The strict harmony of forms, as well as the graceful features of the silhouette, have not lost their relevance today. Masculine Doric, feminine Ionic, playful Corinthian orders are the focus of our article
Marble statue: the history of sculpture, the greatest sculptors, world masterpieces, photo
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The article presents a brief history of a marble statue depicting a man, from antiquity to the beginning of the 20th century, the threshold of modern art. The properties of marble are revealed, the names of the most famous sculptors of each stage of the history of art are given, and photographs of works considered world masterpieces are also offered
Big Circus: reviews, address, performances
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After reading this article, you will learn a lot of interesting things about the Great Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue, as well as about its performances and shows
Russian classicism as a style of architecture
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Russian classicism, which is a style of architecture that became widespread in Russia in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, combined elements of different styles in one work, while maintaining the dynamics and plasticity of rococo and baroque. Later, classical residential buildings and manor palaces began to appear, which later became models for the construction of various country estates and buildings in Russian cities
Rinaldi Antonio - an outstanding Italian in Russia of the 18th century
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Rinaldi Antonio was born and died in Italy, but spent most of his life in Russia. Here he worked on the architectural appearance of St. Petersburg and its suburbs and left behind unique architectural monuments that have survived to this day
Romantic and realistic painting of the 19th century
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Painting of the 19th century largely depended on foreign policy events. The predominance of romanticism and realism in the visual arts is represented by masterpiece paintings of both European and Russian art
Portrait in the art of Russia. Fine art portrait
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In this article we will consider a portrait in the art of Russia. The value of this genre lies in the fact that the artist tries to convey with the help of materials the image of a real person. That is, with proper skill, we can get acquainted with a certain era through a picture. Read on and you will learn the milestones in the development of the Russian portrait from the Middle Ages to the present
Genre portrait in art. Portrait as a genre of fine art
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Portrait - a word of French origin (portrait), meaning "depict". The portrait genre is a type of fine art dedicated to conveying the image of one person, as well as a group of two or three people on canvas or paper
Stunning paintings by Aivazovsky - a declaration of love to the sea
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The splendor, strength and fury of the sea has always attracted the minds and hearts of creative people: poets and artists. However, Aivazovsky's paintings became the largest and most expressive declaration of love for this stormy element
Synthetic art: definition, role, origins and interesting facts
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In an effort to create something new, humanity has come to generalize the arts. This mixture of all the traditionally known art forms, offered to the user in a non-standard form, is called "synthetic art"
Drawing is an art. How to learn to draw? Drawing for beginners
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Drawing is one of the ways of self-expression, development and self-esteem. The realities of modernity make people primarily focus on what is useful, urgent and profitable. So the high rhythm of life drowns out the desire for creativity. But when there is time to rest, a desire to turn to art flares up in a person with renewed vigor. It is important to remember that anyone can draw! This ability is independent of age or natural gift
Yakovlev Vasily: biography of the artist, date of birth and death, paintings, awards and prizes
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"I learned from the old masters." What does this phrase, once uttered by one of the most famous Soviet portrait painters, Vasily Yakovlev, mean? In search of an answer to this question, it turns out that this artist, unlike many of his comrades, did not draw inspiration at all from the paintings of recognized masters - Serov, Vrubel, Levitan and other equally famous personalities. At the heart of his art is something much more personal, intimate. What? Find out in the next article
What is the name of the artist's signature on the painting?
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Artists of the Middle Ages hardly took the time to leave a sign on the picture indicating their authorship. This was facilitated by a number of reasons: work with a specific customer, the secondary position of the artist in comparison with God, who is the creator of all things, and, as a result, the lack of creative ambition and the desire to achieve fame
Catherine's Palace in Tsarskoe Selo
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For more than three hundred years, the majestic building of the Catherine Palace has occupied the main part of Tsarskoye Selo. Around the palace there is no less chic Catherine Park. Despite its advanced age, the Catherine Palace still impresses with its scale, splendor and beauty. Over the years of centuries-old history, more than one generation of royal persons has changed in the palace, many great architects participated in the design and construction
Elizabethan baroque in the architecture of St. Petersburg: description, features and features
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Elizabethian Baroque is an architectural style that arose during the reign of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. It flourished in the middle of the 18th century. The architect, who was the most prominent representative of the style, was Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli (1700-1771). In honor of him, the Elizabethan baroque is often called "Rastrelli"
Arthur Rudenko: biography and personal life
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A young, talented and charismatic Russian chanson singer Arthur Rudenko, whose biography has long remained a secret for us, is in demand today by all music radio stations, and tours are scheduled several months ahead
Gzhel painting: folk art
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In the Ramensky district of the Moscow province, the “Gzhel bush” is widely spread - twenty-seven primordially Russian villages randomly located among forests and fields. It was in them that the fabulous blue and white art of Gzhel painting was born
Exquisite Dutch still life - masterpieces of a quiet life
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Dutch still life is an attempt to tell about how alive and closely every object, every part of this world is woven into the complex world of man and participates in it
Easel painting as a cultural heritage of the planet
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Perhaps, it will be difficult to find such a person who would not know what easel painting is. It is based on all the world's paintings, which were written by the greatest artists. This type of art has many varieties that differ from each other depending on the styles of execution and the materials used
Folk painting: types, patterns, motifs, techniques
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Artistic painting in Russia is the bearer of the original traditions of the creativity of the people of the country and part of its decorative and applied arts. What types of folk painting can be named by the average resident?
Painting nesting dolls: master class (photo)
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Matryoshka is a painted wooden doll, a world-famous Russian souvenir that originally appeared in Russia at the end of the 19th century. It was then, during the period of cultural and economic development, that the artistic direction "Russian style" arose
Zhostovo painting. Elements of Zhostovo painting. Zhostovo factory of decorative painting
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Zhostovo painting on metal is a unique phenomenon not only in Russia, but all over the world. Volumetric, as if freshly plucked flowers, are filled with color and light. Smooth color transitions, the play of shadows and highlights create a bewitching depth and volume in each work of Zhostovo artists
Cartoon is.. Friendly cartoon. How to draw cartoons
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Cartoon is a drawing in which the desired characters are depicted in a comic, but at the same time good-natured manner. Most often in this style, the artist paints portraits, but a group of people or even animals can be depicted
Stalin Empire: architecture in the service of the state
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The assertion of Stalin's sole power coincided with the emergence of a new architectural style known as the Stalinist Empire style. Many people know this style under such names as "Soviet monumental classicism" and "Stalinist architecture"
Geometric style in fine arts
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Geometric style has become more and more popular lately. Lovers of clear lines, accuracy and brevity, he liked it. But this style appeared and came into use not in our time, but many thousands of years ago. Even remember the cave paintings of primitive people. There are also geometric shapes. The geometric style has been and continues to be used in various areas of art
Classical art: definition, history, types and examples
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The term "classical art" comes from the Latin word classicus, which means "exemplary". This concept in the narrow sense includes the art of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, and also involves the periods of renaissance and classicism that were based to some extent on ancient traditions. If we turn to the broader meaning of the definition of classical art, then these are the highest artistic achievements of the epochs of the rise of art and culture of different times and peoples
Artist Cezanne Paul: biography, works and self-portrait
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The biography of Paul Cezanne is interesting and unusual. However, how can the life of a brilliant artist be ordinary? And it all started at the end of 1839. It was then, on December 19, in the French town of Aix-en-Provence, a baby was born, who was given the name Paul
Alberto Giacometti: biography and sculptures
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Alberto Giacometti's "Pointing Man" in 2015, as well as "Diego's Big Head" and "The Walking Man" in 2010, set a record for the highest price at auction of works of art. Among other things, this is another reason to take a closer look at his creations and once again be surprised how art is, how a person can be
Navy: color and its characteristics
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Navy - the color is deep, noble blue. Literally translated from English - "naval". According to this translation, the history of the appearance of this shade is already clear