Art
How to draw a tulip in five minutes?
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Do you like to draw flowers? With the help of a few lessons given in this article, you will learn how to draw a tulip quickly, easily and naturally. You'll like it
Want to know how to draw a beautiful flower?
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In this publication you will learn how to draw a beautiful flower. For work you will need: a sheet of paper, an eraser and a pencil. It is very important to work in good light, because this will affect the result and the degree of fatigue
The story of Van Gogh's severed ear
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The story of Van Gogh's severed ear is a very famous and shocking case from the artist's biography, which has remained an unsolved mystery
The influence of art on a person: arguments. Examples from life and literature
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Everyone is aware that medicine and education have a strong impact on us. We are directly dependent on these areas of life. But few people will admit the idea that art has an equally important influence. Nevertheless, it is so. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of art in our life
The painting “Young painter” by I. I. Firsov
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The painting "Young painter" is almost the only work of the Russian artist I. I. Firsov. Unfortunately, only two of his works have survived to this day, but it is this canvas that attracts so much attention from both art historians and ordinary connoisseurs of fine art masterpieces
Modern painting. Landscapes by contemporary artists
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In contemporary art, the popularity of landscapes and the return to the traditions of landscape painting speaks of the desire of society to become closer to nature, and at the same time, many artists who have chosen this genre for themselves create in such a way that they arouse in viewers an interest in landscapes and nature
Lermontov's painting M. Yu. Lermontov's graphic heritage
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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
American artist Edward Hopper: biography, creativity, paintings and interesting facts
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Edward Hopper is one of the most significant masters in the history of American painting. His idiosyncratic style and realistic plots create deep psychological pictures, thanks to which Hopper's work is so highly valued all over the world
Visit to the "School of monsters", or How to draw "Monster High"
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"Monster High" or "Monster High" is a fairly popular cartoon among girls of primary and secondary school age. The question of how to draw "Monster High" heroines is of interest to many cartoon fans. After all, you can depict your favorite characters on paper, and then share your successes in this matter with your friends. In this article we will tell you about how to draw "Monster High" using the example of a popular and beloved by many heroine - Frankie Stein
How to draw an autumn tree step by step
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Nature attracts, probably, everyone, and many would like to try to depict at least a piece of nature on paper. However, not everyone can be artists and paint complex landscapes. Someone would really like to learn how to draw at least one tree, not to mention something more complex. It is for people who really want, but do not know how to draw, this lesson is intended. From the article you will learn how to draw an autumn tree in stages, getting great pleasure from the process and the result
Art Lesson: How to Draw a Peacock
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Peacock is a wonderful bird with a magnificent fluffy colorful tail. Both children and adults dream of seeing it "live". How about drawing this bird?
Dürer's self-portraits: description, history of creation and interesting facts
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The titan of the Western European Renaissance, the genius of the Renaissance Albrecht Dürer was one of the brightest stars in the sky of German painting. The greatest artist of the turn of the XV-XVI centuries became famous for his engravings on wood and copper; landscapes made in watercolor and gouache; as well as self-portraits, which contained both skill and the author’s unique intention
Fayum portrait: masterpieces of world painting
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The Fayum oasis, which revealed the unknown sides of the work of ancient artists, and gave the name to the picturesque images of the dead, which made a truly real cultural revolution at that time
How to draw a sword? Step-by-step instruction
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Everyone probably knows what it is, but how to draw a sword is not an easy task for many. In addition, this concept is very multifaceted
The artist Rembrandt. "Self-portrait" as a life story
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At about the same time, in the middle of the 17th century, the ancient flowering Flanders gave birth to the art of two of the greatest painters - Rubens and Rembrandt
The basics of color: how to get green?
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The article details how to get the green color and its shades, what colors it combines with and how it affects the human psyche. In addition, a mixing table is provided for other common colors
Hyperrealism: paintings indistinguishable from reality
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Surely everyone at least once met pictures in their news feed that are very similar to photographs. At first glance, it is quite difficult to understand whether such work was done with the help of modern digital technology or created with a brush and paints. As a rule, these are drawings by artists who have chosen the style of hyperrealism for themselves
Symbolism is the art of communicating with symbols
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Symbolism is a kind of art direction that appeared in the middle of the century before last in France. This type of art quickly gained the widest popularity and continued its active development until the twentieth century
Characteristics of Katerina ("Thunderstorm", Ostrovsky)
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Katerina's characterization ("Thunderstorm") begins with a picture of urban customs, and continues with her memories of the house where she was loved and free, where she felt like a bird. But was it all good? After all, she was given in marriage by the decision of the family, and her parents could not help but know how weak-willed her husband is, how cruel her mother-in-law is
"Carmen" - opera and legend
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The article tells about the history of creation, failures and triumph of the famous classical opera "Carmen" by composer Georges Bizet
Baroque painting as art
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The Baroque style is one of the most interesting trends in the art of Europe of the 16th-18th centuries, as well as Latin America
Celtic patterns: meaning and symbolism
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Celtic patterns, the meaning of which is not fully understood, attract the eye, fascinate, hypnotize. Looking at them, you will involuntarily believe that these strange weaves of lines have mystical power
Dramatic story of creation. "The Master and Margarita" - a novel about eternal love and creative power
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It often happens that certain books have an interesting and dramatic history of creation. "Master and Margarita", this immortal masterpiece is a vivid representative of just such a situation
A. S. Pushkin. "The Captain's Daughter" - a novel about brave heroes and brave deeds
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"The Captain's Daughter" tells about the novel by Pyotr Grinev and Maria Mironova, about Pugachev's rebellion, about the Russian spirit. Love, courage and honor, betrayal and meanness, described in Pushkin's work, cause a storm of emotions
Artist Vasily Vereshchagin: biography, creativity, photo
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Vereshchagin is often called a battle painter. But was he such in the sense that is put into these words? Vasily Vereshchagin fought for peace with his specific means, showing the everyday unheroic horrors of war
How to draw a family coat of arms: a description of the elements of the coat of arms and their meaning
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How to draw a family coat of arms - the basics of family heraldry and the designation of common symbols that can fill the coat of arms. How to draw a family coat of arms for a schoolboy - tips for drawing a family coat of arms for students in the third and fifth grades
Op art - an illusion in art or the art of illusions?
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Op art is a recent trend in art that causes illusions based on the peculiarities of our visual perception
Composition in design. Composition elements. Laws of composition
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Have you ever wondered why we like to look at some works of art, but not at others? The reason for this is the successful or unsuccessful composition of the depicted elements. It depends on her how a picture, a statue or even a whole building is perceived. Although at first glance it seems that it is not easy to foresee everything, in fact, creating a composition that will be pleasing to the eye is not so difficult. However, for this you need to know about the laws, principles and other components of it
How to learn to draw anime
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How to learn to draw anime for a person who does not have artistic skills and experience? With our step by step instructions
Fashion genre in art: metaphysical painting, poetry and photography
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The word "metaphysics" must have been heard by many. It is believed that metaphysics is the most genuine philosophy, that is, the science of the principles of being and supersensible principles. In other words, it means everything that cannot be explained using the laws of physics. So, for example, in the visual arts there is such a thing as metaphysical painting
Architecture of the 20th century: architectural modernism
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Every era in history is represented by grandiose structures, however, it is the architecture of the 20th century that is characterized by the fact that it has reached completely new heights - from soaring skyscrapers to innovative design structures. It was started at the turn of the 20th century by one of the first trends known as Art Nouveau, which combined functionalism with aesthetic ideals, but rejected the classical precepts
The style of Blair Waldorf, the heroine of the TV series "Gossip Girl"
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One of the main characters of the popular series about the elite of New York "Gossip Girl", Blair Waldorf, today has become a model of style and elegance. Her image causes ambiguous and contradictory feelings: dislike and love of the audience, admiration and envy. Many fans of this series strive to repeat the luxurious and unique style of Blair Waldorf, which combines both tenderness and sexuality with a touch of extravagance, audacity, confidence, but at the same time
V. Bykov "Sotnikov": a summary of the story
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"Sotnikov", a summary of which will be presented in the article, is a work about fortitude and betrayal. The difficult years of the Second World War show who remains human and who cares about personal principles
Sculpture of Ancient Egypt - distinctive features
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The sculpture of Ancient Egypt owes its appearance and further development to religious beliefs. The requirements of cult faith were the basis for the emergence of one or another type of statues. Religious teachings determined the iconography of the sculptures, as well as their places of installation
Body painting on the face. A whim or a way of self-expression?
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Body painting on the face and other parts of the body dates back to the Stone Age. The main purpose of the picture is to show the position of its owner in the tribe, his hunting or military merits. Drawings on the face have always emphasized what a person is known for, they were applied with charcoal, clay, fruit juices
I.S.Turgenev. "Noble Nest". Summary
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This article will help you remember the idea of the novel "The Noble Nest" and recall its summary
Paulus Potter. Biography and works of the artist
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Paulus Potter is one of the brightest representatives of Dutch painting of the 17th century. His realistic works in some way became innovative and, undoubtedly, entered the history of world painting
France Snyders. Still life pioneer
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Frans Snyders was creating when the sensual Baroque style flourished in Europe. This style did not appear by chance. Firstly, Europe actively abandoned the asceticism imposed by the Middle Ages, and secondly, scientific ideas about the world as a space of being have changed. The spirit of freedom burst into painting
How to draw a bow and arrow with a pencil
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From ancient times to the end of the Middle Ages, bows were the main throwing weapons. And in the Late Middle Ages they began to be replaced by firearms. Nowadays, bows are used in sports and hunting. Outwardly, this weapon is an arc on which a bowstring is stretched, and this article discusses how to draw it in several ways
Which brush is best for watercolor: recommendations
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Brushes are an important tool for any artist. Their quality is the key to the success of his work, so you need to choose responsibly. The correct selection of a brush for painting depends on the colors you have to work with and the material possibilities