Art 2024, November
Artist Oleg Kulik: biography, paintings, interesting facts from life, photos
The name of this person probably does not mean anything to the layman. But surely in their lifetime everyone has heard or watched the actions of performance artists protesting against the government or religion. One of the first representatives of this trend in art was Oleg Borisovich Kulik. The theme of the integration of animal and human prevailed in his work
Anime genres: from simple to complex
In order not to get lost in the variety of Japanese videos, let's try to understand the world of anime. A list by genre will help you choose one or another tape for home viewing
How to draw a fish quickly
If you want to know how to draw a fish, you can start with a large, rounded letter "C", which will depict the body of this living creature. To the endings of the letter, you need to add two divergent sticks, which are connected to each other with a wavy line - this will be the tail
How to draw a hare using a pencil
The ability to draw animals is a special art that everyone can learn if they wish. Perhaps one of the most popular representatives of the fauna, which they most often try to portray, is a hare. Many people ask themselves: “How to draw a hare so that it turns out beautiful and looks like a living one?” To do this, you must follow several standard drawing steps, described in this article. And the hare will look like a living one
What is industrial art? Design, technical aesthetics and artistic construction
Industrial art is a type of human creative activity aimed at giving all things created by him an aesthetic creative element
Andrey Ivanovich Stackenschneider - architect: biography, work in St. Petersburg and Peterhof
Stackenschneider is an architect whose last name is familiar to many residents of Russia and neighboring countries. Thanks to this talented person, numerous palaces, buildings, as well as other cultural monuments of St. Petersburg and Peterhof were designed. We will tell about this wonderful person in this publication
Watercolor. Tulips in watercolor in stages
How to decorate a room if you don't have fresh flowers? How to draw beautiful flowers on paper using watercolor? Tulips in a vase is a bright flower arrangement. That is what we will draw today
The most beautiful actresses in Hollywood - the top five
Hollywood, which is considered the center of splendor, luxury and human beauty, has given the world many talented and beautiful celebrities. As you know, people strive to know beauty. We were no exception. Here is a list of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood
Master class "How to draw a hedgehog": two options
If the kid suddenly asks how to draw a hedgehog, the best option would be to show him a master class, which gives step-by-step instructions for this process
How to draw a mouse: two master classes
If an adult suddenly faces the problem of what to do with a child when he is bored, then it can be easily solved with the help of drawing. And since it is easiest to draw a mouse, then this option should be offered to the baby. To simplify the task, it is important to present a master class to an inexperienced artist, where a detailed description of the entire process is given
How to draw a gnome: two master classes
Before you draw a gnome, you should carefully consider the drawings with his image. In fact, the drawing process is not as complicated as it seems at first glance
Master class "How to draw a bunny"
Children really like bunnies - fluffy and cute harmless little animals. Therefore, everyone in childhood has so many toys depicting bunnies. But not everyone knows how to draw a bunny. Meanwhile, it's not that hard to learn
How to draw a dog step by step: master class
Every person can develop the ability to draw. There are special training workshops. From them you can learn, for example, how to draw a dog in stages. Carefully considering the pictures made in stages, you should repeat the steps - in the master class, each new stroke is painted in red
Artist-decorator in the theater. Making scenery for the stage
Why do people go to the theatre? To enjoy the wonderful acting, an interesting plot of the play and … amazing scenery. Have you ever wondered who creates them and how much work it costs? Set designers in the theater work tirelessly to translate the production designer's idea from flat sketches to three-dimensional scenery. From this article you will learn about the profession of a decorative artist
Sand castles: what are they and how to build them?
To keep a child busy, tell and show him how to make sandcastles. This type of entertainment is very popular with children - you can feel like a real builder using the simplest materials: sand, sea water and your own hands. Sandcastles are easy to build in the surf - where the sand is neither dry nor too wet
Sand painting works wonders
In the world there is nothing more simple and accessible than a sand game. It was played many thousands of years ago. A sand painting reflects the emotional state experienced by a person at a certain moment, his inner world
Rebecca Dautremer - illustrator of children's books: biography, creativity
Today we will talk about a talented artist who creates magic on the pages of books - Rebecca Dautremer, one of the most famous contemporary illustrators in France. Parents, having looked closely at her work, understand one thing: in the world of advertising and falsehood, the artist's paintings are like a breath of fresh air. Her work is full of genuine sincerity and beauty. They are filled with a deep philosophical meaning, sometimes with bright sadness, but always with great pure and tender love for the world around
Mime game for kids: features, interesting ideas and examples
Have you gone out into nature and are thinking about what to do with your children? Without TV, they become too active and uncontrollable. It is in the power of parents to direct energy in the right direction. Invite the children to play pantomime. For children, this will be a new experience and an interesting practice
Oriental patterns in the interior
The article presents different directions of oriental style, the characteristic features of each. The common features that unite them are described
Brick color and its role in design art
As you might guess from the name, the brick color is the natural shade that red-burning clay brick has
Antique ornament: a brief description
The article is devoted to a brief review of antique ornament and painting. The paper indicates the features of the genre and types of vase painting and ornament
Composition based on the painting "Bogatyrs" by Vasnetsov. History of creation and description
The national-romantic line of Russian art is embodied in many works by Viktor Vasnetsov. And for those who write an essay based on the painting "Heroes", this fact must be mentioned. This theme has become the main one in the paintings, architectural sketches and arts and crafts of the artist
Vincent van Gogh: biography of the great artist. Van Gogh's life, interesting facts and creativity
The greatest artist of all time is Van Gogh. His biography is full of interesting facts from life and creative path. Our article about the search for his own style of painting and the serious illness that caused the death of the artist
Renaissance paintings. Creativity of Italian artists of the Renaissance
Renaissance paintings are admired for their clarity of form, simplicity of composition and visual achievement of the ideal of human greatness. The paintings of the great masters of this period are still admired by millions of viewers
Colors and their names in Russian and English with photo
As much as it may sound, colors have a huge impact on us throughout the day. For example, sometimes it happens that fatigue overtakes us in the morning, so we subconsciously choose the color that will cheer us up a little. e.g. orange, red or green
How to draw the Olympic rings with a pencil?
Many people want to know how to draw the Olympic rings correctly and beautifully. This symbol was invented by Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of games that take place in different countries
How to draw a bear to make it easy?
Many beginner artists ask this question: "How to draw a bear?" It seems to be a complex process, so it is necessary to depict in stages, while maintaining proportions, adding details, and in the end it will turn out beautifully
Children's double-sided easel. Teaching children to draw and write
The kid needs to be helped to reveal his creative potential, and for this you need to purchase a children's double-sided easel, with which the child will feel like a real artist
Many children and adults dream of knowing how to draw princesses
How many invented beauties smile at us from TV screens, and such cartoons are simply adored by small children. Naturally, after watching the next favorite drawn series, I want to depict the most interesting characters on paper
"Apple" - a dance for the soul
The Russian character open to all and such a cheerful disposition is reflected in the dance "Yablochko". It is worth noting that it is of foreign origin and its predecessor was the English hornpipe, which has been known for a very long time
Many people don't know what colors to mix to get purple
Many artists are faced with a situation where the tube with the right paint runs out, and it is inconvenient or just too lazy to go to the store. How to get out of this situation? It turns out that you can get the desired shade by mixing certain colors
Mysterious Cheshire Cat. What does the smile of the Cheshire Cat mean?
Probably the most interesting and curious character in world literature is the Cheshire Cat. This hero impresses with his ability to appear and disappear at the most unpredictable moment, leaving behind only a smile. No less curious are the quotes of the Cheshire Cat, which amaze with their unusual logic and make you think about many questions. But this character appeared much earlier than the author wrote it into the book. And it's quite interesting where the author got the idea about him
Biography and work of Tair Salakhov
The artist Tahir Salakhov is now known far beyond the borders of the post-Soviet space. During his long life, he created countless paintings, which are now kept in museums and private collections around the world. The artist's talent is limitless. His authorship includes portraits, still lifes, landscapes, multi-figure paintings. In addition, Salakhov is a famous stage designer and graphic artist
Young artist Nadezhda Rusheva: biography, creativity, memory
The youngest graphic artist Nadezhda Rusheva really wanted to become an animator. However, her life was cut short at the age of 17. In total, the girl has more than 10,000 amazing works on her account. An interesting story of Nadia can be found in the material of the article
Alexander Rodchenko: life and work
Alexander Mikhailovich Rodchenko, a constructivist and designer, spent his entire adult life in creative pursuits. Rodchenko passed away in 1956. He was 64
What is conceptualism? It is a synthesis of rationalism with empiricism
Do you know what conceptualism is? This is one of the directions of scholastic philosophy. According to this doctrine, the manifestation of knowledge comes with experience, but does not proceed from the experience gained. Conceptualism can also be thought of as a synthesis of rationalism with empiricism. This term comes from the Latin word conceptus, which means thought, concept. Although it is a philosophical movement, it is also a cultural movement that emerged in the 20th century
The concept of "art". Types and genres of art. Tasks of art
The concept of "art" is known to everyone. It surrounds us throughout our lives. Art plays a big role in the development of mankind. It appeared long before the creation of writing. From our article you can find out its role and tasks
Full face and profile portraits - what is it?
The terms "full face" and "profile" can often be heard among portrait photographers. Do you know what these words mean? Our article is devoted to a detailed coverage of this issue
Jean-Marc Zhaniachik and his landscapes that make you enjoy life
This self-taught French artist considers the great Van Gogh his teacher. A non-public person who has been painting for many years creates amazing works filled with light and love. Bright, colorful, giving joy, they cause admiration and desire to live. If someone lacks a summer mood, it is enough to turn their attention to the canvases of Jean-Marc Zhanyachik, from which the gentle sun of Provence shines
Paul Cezanne "Still life with drapery"
Painting by Paul Cezanne "Still life with drapery", created in 1892-1894, emphasizes the peculiarities of the author's impressionistic manner. Let's compare this work with a sketch and admire the skill of the artist