Art 2024, November
Architecture of Nizhny Novgorod: historical and modern buildings
Nizhny Novgorod is a city located in central Russia and is one of the oldest cities in Russian history. In this regard, the architecture of Nizhny Novgorod is rich, interesting and diverse. There are valuable historical buildings here, such as the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, and there are modern ones, such as a magnificent stadium of international level. Read more about the architecture and history of buildings in Nizhny Novgorod - in this article
Padegras dance: music, scheme, author
At the end of the 19th century, the hitherto popular square dances, mazurkas, polkas and w altzes became very boring to the public. In Russia and Europe, a fashion for new dances arose. The choreographers urgently had to create new steps to surprise the bored nobles. Thus, in 1900, thanks to Evgeny Mikhailovich Ivanov, the padegras dance appeared
"Venice" - painting by Aivazovsky: description and brief description
"Venice" - a painting by I. Aivazovsky, who visited this city in the early 1840s. This trip turned out to be a landmark in his work, since subsequently Venetian motifs somehow found a response on the canvases of this famous artist
Museum of Art History. Kunsthistorisches Museum. Sights of Vienna
In 1891, the Kunsthistorisches Museum opened in Vienna. Although in fact it already existed in 1889. A huge and beautiful building in the Renaissance style immediately became one of the hallmarks of the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Peter Bruegel the Elder: paintings (list)
Peter Brueghel the Elder is one of the most famous painters in the Netherlands. The year of his birth is not known, but scientists tend to date 1525. The artist died in 1569 in Brussels
Josephine Wall: paintings from the magical world
English fantasy artist Josephine Wall, whose paintings are the subject of this article, has a rare gift - to revive invented worlds on canvas. Moreover, it does this in such a way that the viewing person has a feeling of belonging and involvement in a fairy tale
Architect of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg
Thanks to this architect, many famous buildings of the Northern capital have just such an easily recognizable and amazing appearance
Artist Tahir Salakhov
Tair Salakhov is an artist of Azerbaijani origin. Since 1979 he has been a member of the Presidium of the Academy of Arts of the Soviet Union. And in 1997, Tair Salakhov received the position of vice president at the Russian Academy of Arts. Do you want to learn more about the life path and work of this cultural figure?
Fundamentals of color science and coloring. Color circle
Dealing with such a science as the basics of color science is not easy. There are no definite theories and rules in it. Nevertheless, scientists have been working on the color wheel for a long time. And only now can we understand the harmony of shades and their compatibility
Italian artist Michelangelo Caravaggio: biography, creativity
Michelangelo Caravaggio (1571-1610) was an Italian artist who abandoned the manner of painting characteristic of his era and laid the foundation for realism. His works reflect the worldview of the author, his indefatigable character. Michelangelo Caravaggio, whose biography is full of difficult moments, left an impressive legacy that still inspires artists around the world
Dante Gabriel Rossetti: biography and creativity
Dante Gabriel Rossetti is an English poet, painter and illustrator who became one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. In his works - paintings, poems and sonnets - he affirmed the purity of art, free from academicism, sang the romance of the Early Renaissance
Nikolay Krymov, landscape painter: biography, creativity
Nikolai Petrovich Krymov is an artist who worked in the last century. Landscapes were his favorite genre. Fields, forests, rural houses, buried in snow or rays of light - Krymov wrote his native nature and did not change his chosen path despite the turbulent events that took place in the country
Famous Russian artists. The most famous artists
Russian art is rich in bright talents known throughout the world. What representatives of painting are worthy of attention in the first place?
Caricature is a satirical reflection of reality
The word "caricature" is derived from the Italian word for exaggeration. In the present sense, a caricature is a way to expose the hard-hitting essence of an object in a funny or ridiculous way. In a similar way, everyday, social or socio-political situations that concern society are ridiculed
Peter's Baroque. Characteristics of the Baroque style
"Peter's Baroque" is a term that art historians apply to the architectural style endorsed by Peter the Great. It was widely used for designing buildings in the then capital - St. Petersburg
Colonnade is an element of architecture
The word "column" is of French origin and literally translates as "pillar". It is a vertical support, a rod architectural element with a round cross section. In turn, the colonnade is one row of columns or several of their rows. Read more about this building in the article
Biography and work of Vasily Polenov
Cultural environment from infancy surrounded Vasily Polenov. Therefore, it is not surprising that the development and formation of his talents was multifaceted: the talent of a painter was combined in him with the talent of an architect and musician
Architect Frank Gehry: biography, photo
Some interesting facts from the biography of Frank Gehry: how he grew up, studied, built his career and created a family. List of outstanding works of the architect-deconstructivist. Frank Gehry, whose architecture is worthy of more than one thousand views, is an excellent architect and, in a way, a rebel in the field of architecture
Sergey Tsigal: biography, photo
A man with a chic admiral's beard, known mainly as an artist, but at the same time the author and host of the Recipe Hunters and House on Your Plate programs, radio host, and author of cooking columns. All this is Tsigal Sergey Viktorovich
I. K. Aivazovsky: biography and creativity, interesting facts
A short story about the life and work of the famous Russian marine painter
How to paint with oil, and what is needed for this?
Starting to paint in oils and watercolors, at first glance, is very difficult. After reading the article, you will take a step towards mastering this exciting hobby
Dadaism - what is it? Representatives of Dadaism in painting
In the modern world, people pay special attention to their culture and mental development. It is no longer enough to be an expert in only one area to keep an interesting conversation in an intelligent company
Spanish artists are as bright as the sun of their homeland
Great Spanish artists in their works touched on topics that excite every person, so their names have remained for centuries. The highest flourishing is the 17th century. Otherwise, it is also called Golden. This is the baroque period
Marc Chagall Museum in Nice: Biblical stories
The art of Marc Chagall can be compared to the whole universe, because the characters in his paintings travel from one masterpiece to another, now and then finding themselves in unusual circumstances. And the artist himself, during his lifetime, sought to travel around the world in order to know its diversity. Expositions of these amazing paintings can be seen in Europe and America
Moral in the paintings of William Hogarth
English painter William Hogarth is known as a master of critical realism and a denouncer of human vices. In his paintings and engravings, he addressed all social strata of English society, ridiculing their way of life, venality and bad habits. You can safely call him a moralist artist
Alexander Gerasimov: the life and work of the artist
Alexander Gerasimov is an artist, known in the history of fine arts as a great creator of famous paintings. Most of his works of art are still placed in museums and galleries of the countries of the former USSR
Artists of contemporary painting. Modern artists of Russia
The art of modern painting is works created at the present time or in the recent past. A certain number of years will pass, and these paintings will become part of history. Paintings created in the period from the 60s of the last century to the present day reflect several trends
Vasiliev Konstantin. Singing Russia
The article tells about the tragic and short life of Konstantin Vasiliev, the artist's work and the fate of his museum
Niko Pirosmani is a primitive artist. Biography, pictures, interesting facts from life
The article describes the life and work of Niko Pirosmani, his character, works and the tragic fate of a genius not recognized during his lifetime
Steve Hanks: scenes from American life
The article provides a brief biography of Steve Hanks, his creative path and style features. The story of one of the most revered contemporary artists
Hans Rudolf Giger: dark art
The article describes the formation of the work of Hans Rudolf Giger, his development as an artist and sources of inspiration
Rob Gonsalves' paintings: on the verge of reality
"I love to draw images that create a connection between the human-made environment and nature. It is this that becomes the starting point for the development of an image that expresses my craving for what is thought of as mutually exclusive and incompatible,” says artist Rob Gonsalves
Bill Stoneham: Terrifying Paintings
The world of art is very thin, emotional, expressive. For many, it is no longer a secret that the picture is able to convey not only the artistic intent of the creator, but also his state of mind, the inner world at the time of the creation of the work. One of the most striking illustrations of this statement is Bill Stoneham's painting The Hands Resist Him
The painting "Peter 1": the greatness of change
Valentin Alexandrovich Serov is a master of creating historical paintings. In his works, he emphasized the greatness of the Russian people and their difficult fate, sang of great statesmen. The painting "Peter 1" is a vivid example of this
“Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf”: a painting based on the plot of a Russian folk tale
“Ivan Tsarevich on the Gray Wolf” is a painting full of symbolism. Each element of the Tsarevich's attire - an expensive brocade caftan, gloves with an intricate pattern, red boots - emphasizes the hero's status
Names of works of ancient Russian painting. Images of ancient Russian painting
The names of the works of ancient Russian painting by the icon painter Andrei Rublev - "Annunciation", "Archangel Gabriel", "Descent into Hell" and many others - are widely known even to those who are not deeply interested in art
Nicholas Roerich: paintings and a brief biography of the great Russian artist
Nicholas Roerich painted pictures all his life. There are more than 7,000 copies of them, not counting the numerous sketches for mosaic complexes and frescoes in various temples and churches
How to draw a portrait with a pencil? Helpful Hints
The ability to draw often helps in various situations. For example, you can express your idea in a drawing. Artistic skills allow you to work creatively. Also, this activity helps to cope with stress, forget about problems
How to draw a fly with a pencil? Step-by-step instruction
To draw a fly, you need a simple pencil, a piece of paper and a little time. During the first few steps, you should avoid strong pressure, it is better to use light, smooth strokes
Nikolai Pavlov: biography and creativity. Copyright handmade dolls
Often the dolls that children of different ages love to play with attract the attention of adults. Such creations include handmade toys, sometimes representing a real masterpiece. It is these Teddy dolls and toys that the famous master and artist Nikolai Pavlov creates. Let's talk about him and his work today