Art

How to draw a ladder with a pencil

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Staircase is a structure that provides vertical connections. Also, a ladder can often be found as a symbol, which means a certain path up or down, or a transition from one state to another. In this article we will look at how to draw a staircase in three different ways

Charles Strickland - real person or fictional character

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Charles Strickland is a fictional character in Sommerset Maugham's novel Moon and Gross. In fact, the novel is a biography of the character. However, he had a real prototype - the famous French post-impressionist painter Paul Gauguin

Abakan Museum: history, present, future

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The article tells about the history of the museum of Abakan, the capital of the Republic of Khakassia. A brief overview of the main collection is given, consisting of objects from various historical periods, including both the Stone Age and the Middle Ages, and modern times

Artistic ink for drawing

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Ink art for drawing is a special paint that is made from soot. It is produced in three versions: liquid, concentrated, dry. You can also sometimes find a colored version of the ink, but most often the paint is black. High quality mascara features thick rich black color

How to draw a bird step by step?

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There are about 10,000 different species of birds in the world. For centuries, different types of birds have been used in art as symbols of freedom, peace, wisdom, and a range of human emotions. And in this article we will tell you one of the ways to draw a bird

Paintings in the style of minimalism: features of execution, photos

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Minimalist paintings are an example of contemporary art. They are relevant in any season, regardless of what fashion dictates. This artistic movement appeared in New York, but quickly won the hearts of creators around the world. What is the peculiarity of such a direction? What do connoisseurs and admirers of this type of creativity find in such works?

Interesting personality: Vasily Klyukin - the path from a cashier to a banker

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The article tells about the famous businessman Vasily Klyukin, who began his career as an unknown bank teller. The text contains information about the early years of the businessman, personal life and activities in the world of architectural art

Vincent van Gogh: landscapes

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Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is one of the most famous artists in the history of Western art. He sought to convey his emotional and spiritual state in each of the works. Although he only sold one painting in his entire life, he is now one of the most popular artists of all time

Frescoes of Pompeii: main subjects and styles

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After archaeologists unearthed the ancient city of Pompeii, the world was able to see amazing works of art - sculptures, mosaics and frescoes created by ancient masters. Pompeii frescoes were discovered in the homes of we althy residents

Venetian school of painting: features and main representatives

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The Venetian school, born at a time of cultural flourishing, breathed new life into the world of painting and architecture, combining the inspirations of its classically oriented predecessors and a new desire for rich color, with a special Venetian adoration for embellishment. Much of the work of the artists of this time, regardless of subject or content, was permeated with the idea that life should be seen through the prism of pleasure and enjoyment

How to draw an anime character's head?

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Drawing an anime head like a professional artist is something you can learn on your own. You just need a little patience and practice. By following the points in this article, you will be able to achieve the desired style

Modern style in art

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Art Nouveau is an art movement that flourished between 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States. It is characterized by the use of a long, winding line. Most often, elements of this style were used in architecture, interior design, jewelry and glass design, posters and illustrations. It was a deliberate attempt to create a new style, free from the imitative historicism that dominated much of 19th century art and design

Paintings by Rubens with titles. Peter Paul Rubens: the most famous works

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Peter Paul Rubens is rightfully considered one of the greatest Flemish artists of the 17th century. His paintings are kept in the best galleries in the world, and many of the painter's works are visually known even to those who have never heard his name. The most famous paintings by Rubens with names and descriptions - later in this article

How to draw a reed: a step-by-step pencil drawing technique

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Usually reeds are called cattails - a herbal plant with a brown cob at the end. In fact, reeds belong to the sedge family. It is a tall plant with a trihedral thick stem. He has an inflorescence in the form of an umbrella or panicle

Fundamentals of painting: color science, composition, perspective

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A good drawing that delights the masses is almost impossible to create without knowing the basics of painting. Of course, modern art proves otherwise: works made by an elephant are sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars, or two brush strokes that resemble a starry sky to some. But is this art eternal? Probably not. But "Mona Lisa" or "Madonna and Child" - these paintings were created a very long time ago, but still delight the viewer. What needs to be done to learn the basics of painting?

The painting "Eiffel Tower" in the interior

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Eiffel Tower paintings are incredibly popular, easily fit into any interior style and are suitable for decorating any room. It is noteworthy that the image itself can be made in different techniques, colors, oils, acrylics or watercolors, on canvas of different sizes. Depending on the chosen angle of the object, the picture can visually change the proportions of the room and make it visually more spacious

Boris Kustodiev: paintings with titles, descriptions of works, photos

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Boris Kustodiev is one of the most famous painters who glorify Russian life. Sometimes the artist is called the Russian Renoir, and Kustodiev's paintings with the names "The Merchant for Tea" or "Shrovetide" are visually known even to those who have not heard of him before. What other famous works belong to the brush of Boris Mikhailovich? The most famous and most significant paintings by Kustodiev with names and descriptions are further in the article

Obvinskaya painting: arts and crafts of the Urals, description, technique, products

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Palekh and Fedoskino miniatures, Gzhel and Zhostovo painting, Orenburg downy shawls, Vologda and Yelets lace, Khokhloma, malachite, filigree, Rostov enamel and many other types of crafts are known all over the world. Samples of folk art of the inhabitants of the North testify that in the middle of the 19th century, the art of painting on wood was born on the Obva River

The most famous paintings by Russian artists: list, description

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Russian art is very rich in talented artists. Aivazovsky, Repin, Shishkin, Chagall - these names are familiar to art lovers around the world. But it happens that the picture becomes more popular than its creator. A person may not know the name of the author, but the image is familiar to him literally from birth. The following is a list of the most famous paintings by Russian artists, which have long become part of the global heritage

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres: the best paintings of Ingres

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Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, (born August 29, 1780, Montauban, France, died January 14, 1867 in Paris), painter and icon of cultural conservatism in 19th-century France. Ingres became a major proponent of French neoclassical painting after the death of his mentor Jacques-Louis David. His high quality, meticulously painted work was a stylistic contrast to the emotionality and colorism of the modern Romantic school

Can modern and primitive art be compared? Art of the primitive world

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Many culturologists pay attention to the fact that there is some similarity between modern and primitive art. Let's try to figure out what it is and whether there are cardinal differences

Nadya Rusheva: biography, photos, paintings, cause of death

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Forever 17-year-old Nadia Rusheva is a young artist who, at the peak of her popularity, passed away very early. In this article, you will learn about the short biography of the girl, about her paintings, parents and the cause of death

How to draw letters beautifully without having the skills of an artist

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This article talks about how to learn how to draw letters of the alphabet beautifully, what tools may be required for this, and also mentions some exercises that help improve insufficiently legible handwriting

Drawing lessons. How to draw princess Celestia

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The animated series "My Little Pony" conquers more and more hearts of children and adults. From the lesson we will learn how to draw Princess Celestia by ourselves

Master class "How to draw Masha and the Bear"

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How to draw Masha and the Bear from everyone's favorite cartoon today will be discussed in this article. Rather, it will not even be an abstract conversation on a free topic, because, as they say, only by doing, you learn the wisdom of mastery. Therefore, this will be a specific master class called "How to draw Masha and the Bear"

How to draw a nose with a simple pencil?

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This article will discuss how to draw a human nose. We will learn to draw step by step so that it is clear to all beginners to learn the basics of drawing

How to draw a bear beautifully?

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How to draw a bear? You should start with the main lines of the torso and head. We apply their contours with a simple pencil, you should not press too hard, let it look more like strokes

Joaquin Sorolla is the brightest artist in Spain

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Joaquin Sorolla is a Spanish artist who left behind one of the richest collections of paintings in the world. The article tells about the key and most interesting moments of the painter's biography. A brief description of the artist's work is given

Andrey Andreevich Mylnikov is an artist and teacher on a large scale

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Andrey Andreyevich Mylnikov, a Russian artist, lived a long and fruitful life. He was one of the recognized domestic painters of the 20th century, and also glorified himself as a teacher and professor. The article describes the main milestones of his biography and creative path

Eggplant color and its effect on humans

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Each color carries its own unique information overtones and affects the human psyche in its own way. What semantic load carries the eggplant color, we will tell in this article

Biennale of contemporary art. Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art

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The main theme of the 6th Biennale of Contemporary Art, which took place in Moscow this autumn, was the idea of interaction and commonwe alth. “How to live together? A view from the city center in the heart of the Eurasia Island” is the name of the forum, which lasted 10 days, perfectly reflects the desire of the organizers and participants through art to comprehend the main problem of the modern world

Pavel Ryzhenko: cause of death. Artist Pavel Ryzhenko: biography

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In memory of the genius of Russian pictorial realism, the unique Pavel Viktorovich Ryzhenko, here is the most interesting material about him and his work

What is a carol? Folk carols

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In the expanses of the post-Soviet space, in everyday speech and in the media, one can often hear the phrases "Russian carols" and "carol texts", the use of which is timed to coincide with certain calendar dates. So what is a carol? How often is it performed in modern Russia? What specific text do calendar carols have in Russian?

Step by step tutorial "How to draw Jeff the killer"

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This text provides a step-by-step guide on how to draw Jeff the killer with some professional artistic explanations

Ornament of geometric shapes. Ornament styles. Ornament elements

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The text tells about the origin and development of the oldest types of ornament, and also describes their properties and gives a brief classification

How to draw a Russian folk costume step by step

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The text tells about the development of the Russian folk costume, its geographical differences, as well as the ways of its artistic representation

Popov Anatoly. Creativity of the artist

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Popov Anatoly - teacher, artist, historian. In addition, he is also a poet, musician, traveler and seeker of materials for his works. The name of the Russian artist is known not only in his native country, but also abroad. His work can be seen in Norway, Poland, Bulgaria, USA, Mongolia and Israel, Cuba and the United Arab Emirates