Art 2024, November
What are museum exhibits and exhibitions
How people lived, what they were interested in, what ideas they were inspired by and how they understood beauty - the museum will tell us about all this. He will also show us the amazing world of scientific discoveries and beauty created by the greatest artists of the planet. What are exhibits in a museum? Yes, these are the most important "narrators"
Portrait of S altykov-Shchedrin by I.N. Kramskoy
Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy was a remarkable Russian artist, inspirer and organizer of the Wanderers movement. In their works, they called for moving away from dry academicism and painting pictures that reflect the pressing problems of society. Kramskoy was an excellent portrait painter, and one of his best works is the portrait of S altykov-Shchedrin
Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson: biography, life, creativity and interesting facts
The pioneer of photojournalism was the French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. His black and white masterpieces are considered true works of art, he was the founder of the "street" style of photography. This remarkable master of his craft has been awarded many grants and prizes
"Autumn Cannibalism": Salvador Dali and the Spanish Civil War
The meaning of many of Dali's paintings is not entirely clear to researchers. But "Autumn Cannibalism" is interpreted unambiguously. It is equated with Picasso's "Guernica": in their original manner, the artists depicted their fear and disgust before the Spanish Civil War
Artist Igor Oleinikov: biography, illustrations
No e-book can compare with a printed one, if the latter is equipped with talented illustrations. It is these drawings that the artist Igor Oleinikov creates. The books on which he worked, I want to pick up, flip through, examine, admire and give them the most honorable place on the shelf
"View of Toledo" by El Greco - one of the first European landscapes
Until the 16th century, the landscape was not listed as an independent genre in art. Nature served only as a backdrop for portraits and group subjects. "View of Toledo" has long been considered part of another painting by El Greco, but in the end, art historians agreed that this is an independent work
Tivadar Kostka Chontvari, painting "Old Fisherman": photo, the mystery of the painting
Unknown during his lifetime, the artist Tivadar Kostka Chontvari, a century after his death, suddenly became famous thanks to his painting "The Old Fisherman". The master himself was confident in his messianic destiny, although his contemporaries called it schizophrenia. Now hidden symbols and veiled allusions are being sought in his paintings. Are they there? One of these works, which have undergone a comprehensive analysis, is the painting "The Old Fisherman"
MARS is the center of contemporary art in the heart of Moscow
Anyone who is used to the idea that a museum and gallery is a boring institution with caretaker grandmothers, where nothing happens, it will be useful to visit MARS. It has been very difficult to get bored here for almost 30 years, because MARS is a gallery of the most contemporary art
The Parable of the Blind by Pieter Brueghel
Art critics believe that the Northern Renaissance is in no way inferior to the Italian. It was completely different in its spirit and embodiment, but its artistic value does not become less because of this. An outstanding figure of this era was Pieter Brueghel. "The Parable of the Blind" is one of his best works
Paintings by Bogdanov-Belsky Nikolai Petrovich: titles, description
The artist with the sonorous surname Bogdanov-Belsky came from the very bottom of society. It would seem that the environment in which he grew up was bound to grind him down and absorb him, but no. The artist received education and fame
Tamara Lempicka - the glamorous symbol of Art Deco
In the biography of Tamara Lempicki there were both ups and downs. From brilliant secular parties to life in the Mexican provinces, the artist carried a living passion for art throughout her life. Her paintings are inextricably linked with the beginning of the 20th century and the Art Deco style, of which Lempicka has become a symbol
Sylvester Shchedrin, Russian artist: biography, creativity
Shchedrin is one of the founders of the Russian romantic landscape. He was born in St. Petersburg and spent a significant part of his life in Italy. His works were already highly valued by collectors during his lifetime
Architect Bove Osip Ivanovich: biography, list of buildings
Osip Ivanovich Bove made an invaluable contribution to the development of Russian architecture. Under his leadership, the Bolshoi Theater, Triumphal Gates, temples, hospitals, residential buildings were built. He created projects for the main Moscow squares - Red and Teatralnaya, laid out the Alexander Garden near the walls of the Kremlin. If it were not for Beauvais, the modern capital would look completely different
International Center of the Roerichs: address, exhibitions, excursions
The Roerich Museum and International Center is located in the center of Moscow. Here is a collection of an outstanding artist, documents, photographs, personal items. All members of the Roerich family were extremely talented and made a huge contribution to the development of the history and culture of Russia
Newton Hellmuth: biography, photo
Outstanding artist Helmut Newton, whose photographs were published in the best glossy magazines and are kept in the collections of many museums around the world, created a special, recognizable style that changed the idea of beauty and sexuality
Kahlo Frida (Frida Kahlo). Artist Frida Kahlo. Pictures, biography
An artist who left a bright mark on history in spite of everything, controversial, bright, hysterically frank and unhappy, possessing everything and nothing at the same time. Icon of feminists and representatives of sexual minorities. Kahlo Frida
Dark gray in terms of psychology
Many people like dark gray. What does this preference reveal about a person's character and inclinations? What can be said about those to whom dark gray, on the contrary, is unpleasant? The psychology of color reveals the secrets of the subconscious choice of shades
Why do we need art? What is real art? The role and significance of art in human life
Not every person knows what art is for, how it arose and what it is all about. However, everyone faces it on a daily basis. Art is a very significant part of everyone's life, and you need to know how it can influence and whether creativity is needed at all
Style and architecture of Russian churches
The architecture of Russian churches is a special unique phenomenon. Appearing as a continuation of the traditions of Byzantium, it acquired many of its own features. At the same time, in each principality, architecture acquired its own characteristic features
How to draw lips. Instruction for beginners
The mouth is an integral part of the human face. With the help of it, food enters our body, we feel tastes, we can speak. But the lips themselves cover the mouth, drawing which often causes difficulties for novice artists
How to draw a cartoon lion (for beginners)
Many beginners will want to portray a handsome lion resting after a hunt. Drawing the king of beasts is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, if you know how to draw a lion
World famous animated series, or how to draw the Simpsons
The Simpsons is one of the most popular animated series in the world. This family has deservedly climbed the career ladder and attracted crowds of fans. And many of them wanted to know how to draw the Simpsons?
How to draw a still life. Oil and watercolor painting
The art of still life painting largely depends on the ability to build a composition and work with color. The technique of painting with oil paints is much simpler than with watercolors. Still life has a strict execution structure, however, the ways of working with color solutions vary significantly depending on the materials used
Elements of the Filimonov painting. The technology of painting the Filimonovo toy
Filimonov's toy is a variety of national art crafts, which our country is very rich in. Her homeland is the Tula region, Odoevsky district. The village of Filimonovo, where in the middle of the last century several craftswomen revived the traditions of an almost lost craft, gave it its name
The painting "Troika" by V.G. Perov: history of creation and description
This article describes the painting "Troika" by Perov, as well as tells about the author and the facts related to its creation. We hope that the information will be interesting and useful to a wide range of readers
Alexander Murataev - master of magic
If you have already stopped believing in fairy tales, this does not mean at all that you have matured. It’s just that real miracles haven’t happened in your life for a long time. Miracles were, are and will be! And one of the clearest confirmations of this is the illusionist Alexander Murataev
Anna Morozova and her dolls
Anna Morozova is known to many collectors as the author of unique reborn dolls. Each Anna doll contains a piece of the master's light and tender soul. After all, real creations are always created in some special state that cannot be learned
Genres of fine arts: a guide to the world of painting
The article talks about the importance of various types and genres of fine art in our lives
Oil painting on canvas. Oil painting training
How good it is to be an artist! After all, he can capture the beauty of the world around us in watercolor landscapes, pastel drawings, and oil painting is generally some kind of miracle! Sometimes you look at a picture - and you want to step over the border of the baguette and dissolve in the beautiful world painted on canvas by the artist's talented brush
Dionysius (icon painter). Icons of Dionysius. Creativity, biography
Dionysius the icon painter - the creator of the amazing murals of the Assumption Cathedral in Moscow - escaped from the "Procrustean bed" of the established canon. His figures are not dead static, they are graceful, with an elongated silhouette, they soar. Therefore, many foreign art historians call Dionysius a “Russian mannerist”
How to draw children: step by step guide
Drawing people is a good activity for all artists. Sketches, as well as detailed drawing, allow you to study anatomy in practice. In this article you can find useful tips on how to draw children
How to draw a mother for a preschooler? We give simple advice
How to draw a mother for preschool children in kindergarten and at home? The article describes how children of each age group draw their mothers. For older preschoolers, a step-by-step instruction for drawing a portrait of a mother is briefly given
How to draw a furry step by step
Most often, furry characters are large predators: wolves, foxes, felines and rodents. Fans of furry art prefer the image of furry on paper. Not all beginner artists have the proper level of skill. Let us consider in detail a step-by-step diagram of how to draw a furry, so that the image of your favorite hero turns out to be the most realistic
How to draw a karambit step by step
The legendary karambit is a knife with a rich history. How can a novice artist cope with the task of creating an image of a weapon on paper with the greatest realism, how to draw a karambit easily and quickly so that the image turns out beautiful and original, consider below
How to draw Optimus Prime: step by step instructions
Transformer cartoons are incredibly popular these days. Stories about the eternal confrontation between light and dark forces - Autobots and Decepticons - are enjoyed by children and adults. Created a lot of comics, toys, school supplies based on film adaptations. How to draw Optimus Prime, the defender of the weak, the main fighter against evil among the robots of the Earth?
Spirograph ruler: rules of use, price
The spirograph ruler is an amazing and strange thing, a cross between a slide rule and a protractor. To the untrained eye, this toy appears to be a complex device designed to create intricate design drawings. Using different drawing methods using templates, you can get fancy openwork images
How to learn to draw clothes sketches? How to sketch clothes
A sketch of clothes is necessary in order to most correctly select all the stylistic details of your collection, in the figure you can always correct any error and calculate all the subtleties of the cut
English poet and artist William Blake: biography, creativity
The great English poet, artist, philosopher William Blake created, referring only to future generations. He firmly knew that only descendants would be able to appreciate his works. And now, at the turn of the 18th - 19th centuries, it will not find recognition among contemporaries. He turned out to be right: all the secrets of his genius have not yet been revealed
Anatoly Osmolovsky - the story of life and work
The article tells about the work of the famous and controversial figure of modern Russian culture Anatoly Osmolovsky
Tsereteli Gallery: creative laboratory for creating a new world
Zurab Tsereteli's gallery is a whole world that reflects the master's spiritual quest throughout his life, his dynamic creative process, which does not stop and speaks the language of art understandable to all