Art 2024, December
Floral ornament - original and attractive
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According to the motifs used, geometric, zoomorphic, heraldic, grotesque, arabesque and floral ornaments are distinguished. It is worth noting that such decoration should correspond to the purpose and nature of the decorated object itself
Features and types of decorative composition
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Composition is the most important component necessary for the organization of any kind of art form - three-dimensional, pictorial or literary. This element allows you to give the work unity and integrity, subordinating all its details to each other, correlating them with the general idea of the artist
Genres of lyrics in literature. Lyric genres of Pushkin and Lermontov
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The genres of lyrics originate in syncretic art forms. In the foreground are personal experiences and feelings of a person. Lyrics are the most subjective kind of literature. Its range is quite wide
Donatello, equestrian statue. Renaissance sculptors. Monument to Gattamelata
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The era of the Italian Renaissance was in many ways like a breath of fresh air after the heaviness and gloom of the Middle Ages. Sculpture rightfully occupied one of the leading places in the process of awakening. And the main creator, who determined its development for many decades, was the great Donatello
Architect Andrei Nikiforovich Voronikhin: biography, buildings
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Outstanding Russian architect Andrei Nikiforovich Voronikhin made an impressive contribution to the development of domestic architecture. Its buildings create a unique image of St. Petersburg. And the life of the architect itself is worthy of admiration and surprise, having passed the path from a serf to a courtier, he remained true to himself and his character
How to draw the 2014 Olympics
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In 2014, the Olympic Games were held in the resort town of Sochi. Someone was lucky enough to be there, and someone watched everything that happened on television broadcasts. Today we will talk about how to draw the Olympics. Before that, let's figure out what the Olympic Games are
Japanese painting. Modern Japanese painting
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Japanese painting is the oldest and most refined form of fine art that embraces many techniques and styles. Throughout its history, it has undergone a large number of changes
Realism in painting. Main idea
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The term "realism" (in painting and other forms of art) literally means "real", "material". In art, this direction objectively, truthfully reflected reality using specific means
Abstract paintings as a way to display your inner world
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Abstract paintings are a unique type that has no analogues in all fine arts. Each of them represents a completely new element in painting. Any creator sooner or later meets with the desire to express his inner world on canvas
Sculpture "Worker and Collective Farm Girl". The author of the monument
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Sculpture "Worker and Collective Farm Woman" - the winner of the Paris Exhibition of Technical Achievements in 1937. An article about how the monument was created, about the features of the technological process. The history of the life and work of the Soviet sculptor Vera Mukhina is briefly described. Today, the Worker and Collective Farm Woman monument is a world-famous monument erected in Moscow
Artist Egon Schiele: paintings, biography
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Egon Schiele is an outstanding artist and the best master of Austrian Art Nouveau. Unfortunately, in our country it is little known. And in general, Austrian art for a long time remained in the shadows for the Russians. At the beginning of the 20th century, everyone paid attention only to Paris, and no one was interested in what was happening in Vienna, Copenhagen or Berlin. Klimt became the first Austrian painter known in Russia. Egon was considered his successor, but an early death prevented Shila from reaching the heights of her idol
Architect Kazakov Matvey Fedorovich: works
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At the end of October 1812, the news of the terrible fire that broke out in Moscow after the entry of the Napoleonic army reached Ryazan
Every artist thinks: what can be drawn on a free topic?
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Many creative and extraordinary people often ask themselves: “What can I draw on a free topic?” It would seem that the answer to this question lies right on the surface: you can draw anything, but as soon as it comes down to it, nothing comes to mind. Therefore, most artists do not like tasks with drawing on a free topic, they have a creative crisis at such moments
"Disco Thrower": Myron's sculpture
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One of the most famous ancient statues is "Discobolus". The sculpture of Miron depicts a young athlete during sports competitions. "Discobolus" is the first successful attempt in the history of ancient Greece to convey the figure of a man in motion
Philharmonic in Kaliningrad: history, repertoire, address
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The article is dedicated to the Kaliningrad Philharmonic. It tells about the history of the building, where the concert hall is now located. Information about the measures, conducted in the philharmonic society. Information about ticket prices for concerts
Shepard Fairey - master of plagiarism or art revolutionary?
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Today Shepard Fairey is known as the brightest representative of pop art, a creative artist and graphic designer. He burst into the world of art with bright and “speaking” paintings and immediately caused a lot of controversy around him, which have not subsided so far
Romantic realism at the exhibition of Soviet art
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Starting from November 4 to December 4, 2015, a thematic art exhibition was held in the Central Exhibition Hall of Moscow. The exposition was called "Romantic realism, Soviet painting 1925-1945."
Michelangelo: creativity and biography
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Michelangelo Buonarroti is considered by many to be the most famous artist of the Italian Renaissance. Among his most famous works are the statues "David" and "Pieta", the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel
Let's look at how to learn how to draw people: some practical tips
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Unfortunately, not every art school fully talks about how to learn how to draw people. Yes, of course, there are certain proportions of the human body that are written in books and manuals. There are also drawing mannequins, with which you can catch and convey in perspective a particular movement or pose of the body
The technique of decorative painting on glass can be mastered by everyone
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If in the first century BC glass painting was the lot of only professionals, today it has become a hobby for many creative people. Anyone who is familiar with this technique can decorate a wide variety of glass surfaces
Avant-garde artists. Russian avant-garde artists of the 20th century
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At the beginning of the 20th century, one of the currents appeared in Russia, which originated from modernism and was called the "Russian avant-garde". Literally, the translation sounds like avant - “ahead” and garde - “guard”, but over time, the translation went through the so-called modernization and sounded like “vanguard”. In fact, the founders of this trend were the French avant-garde artists of the 19th century, who advocated the denial of any foundations that are basic for all times of the existence of art
Joshua Reynolds: biography and creativity
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Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792) spent most of the 18th century developing and implementing the principles of creating the perfect portrait. By the age of 45, he becomes such a recognized master and theorist of art that he is elected president of the Royal Academy
How to draw an Olympic bear-2014? Let's take a step-by-step look at a simple method
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The 1980 competition was associated with a bear. The past Olympics in Sochi also did not exclude him from their symbols. The question arises: "How to draw an Olympic bear-2014 in stages?"
Lesson for beginners: how to draw Elsa from Frozen
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After watching the cartoon "Frozen" many viewers had a desire to draw the main character. And this is not surprising. This lesson will tell you how to draw Elsa from Frozen
The Wax Museum in St. Petersburg is admired by all visitors
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In Russia, the first doubles from paraffin appeared thanks to Peter the Great. While traveling in Europe, he really liked the idea of wax figures, and he brought back a copy of his own head from there. It can be considered the first exhibit. The wax museum in St. Petersburg owes the idea to the great ruler
Learn how to draw Frozen. The main characters of the cartoon
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Elsa, the heroine of the cartoon "Frozen", cast a spell on the whole kingdom. And now the permafrost has come for people. For this, Elsa began to be called the Snow Queen. Her sister Anna tries to save her kingdom and goes in search of Elsa to melt her cold heart. On the way, she and her friends who went camping with her face many obstacles. And today we'll talk about how to draw "Frozen"
How to draw "My Little Pony"? Let's look at a few ways
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Princess Celestia has a unicorn student. Her name is Solar Sparkle. To distract the ponies from constant study, Celestia sends her and Spike to Ponyville. There Sparkle meets new friends. Before you figure out how to draw "My little pony", you should carefully consider the main characters of this cartoon
How to draw people in motion? A few examples
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Depicting a person is a very difficult task. How to draw people in motion? This is a doubly difficult question
Several ways to draw a VAZ car of different models
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To draw a car is the main request of any boy. Yes, and girls are lovers of good cars. It is important not only to give the child a drawing, but also to show him how to draw a VAZ car, for example. Before you start drawing with your kid, it's worth telling him a little about these machines
How to draw Elsa from Frozen? Some Tips
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"Frozen" is such a beloved animated film that there is probably not a single child who would not watch it. And several times. Surely many girls are interested in: how to draw Elsa from Frozen?
Julia Bell is a modern storyteller
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Julia Bell, like all of us, lives in a world in which everything is routine and nothing out of the ordinary happens. Isn't that why she turned her creative powers to a modern fairy tale - fantasy?
Pushkin's self-portrait is a public treasure
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Priceless drafts and sketches of the poet are a collection of poetic lines and graphics. Drawings are an integral part of the creative process, a kind of creative respite. At the moments of creating graphics, he was thinking and evaluating, waiting for a burst of thought and inspiration, and the muse visited him
How beautiful to write a name?
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Have you heard of calligraphy? This ancient art originated with the advent of the alphabet. The first of them originated more than three thousand years ago. In essence, calligraphy is the skill of beautiful and neat writing, which manifests itself in the design of signs and symbols
Graffiti style - a new look at painting
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Graffiti style represents the contemporary underground culture. Graffiti is wall art. Translated from Italian, this word translates as "scratch." People who draw graffiti are called writers, from the word "write" (English). The graffiti style was born in the mid-seventies of the last century in New York. The guys from the poor neighborhoods began to paint the walls of gray houses with bright colors
What is a silhouette? Is this concept related to fashion?
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Until quite recently, no one heard of such a word as "silhouette". This concept helps to imagine a wardrobe item before sewing it
Stained glass. Stained glass painting
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Stained glass is one of the most original ways to give any room an air of romance. A variety of patterns, ornaments and images can create a special mood
Draw pictures: a step-by-step instruction for beginners. How to draw a drawing with a pencil?
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You don't have to be a real artist to learn how to draw well. And you don't even need to have special talents. It is important to simply be able to hold pencils / brushes / pens in your hands and master several basic techniques for transferring an image to a plane of paper or any other surface. In essence, you just need to learn how to copy the drawings of others, respecting the proportions and lines of the original
Do-it-yourself stained glass drawings. How to sketch stained glass drawings
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Amazingly beautiful glass mosaic canvases have always attracted attention. Perhaps few of us would refuse the pleasure of decorating their home with them. That's just professional stained glass drawings are not cheap. However, you can always try your hand at creativity
The most unusual paintings by famous artists: photo and description
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In the art world, there are many paintings created by famous painters that are associated with unusual stories or depict a strange plot. They attract the attention of the public and often lead to mystical events
Paintings with your own hands - an opportunity for self-expression
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Today no one hangs carpets on the walls, this decorative element, considered by our grandmothers as a sign of prosperity, has simply gone out of fashion. But something needs to decorate the walls, so much so that the whole interior does not suffer from this. After all, even an ancient man probably decorated his home. The walls of the ancient Greek houses were decorated with drawings and bright woven rugs, the houses of the ancient Romans were decorated with mosaics and painted with geometric ornaments