Art
Botticelli's painting "Spring" is one of the most amazing works of art
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The painting by Sandro Botticelli "Spring" is the greatest creation, a vivid example of early Renaissance painting. In her composition, a deep meaning is encrypted in every detail - the idea that love underlies everything earthly
Artist Evgeny Kuznetsov: biography, creativity and interesting facts
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The artist Evgeny Kuznetsov is a very multifaceted personality. He is characterized by such qualities as romanticism and refinement, artistry and mystery, intelligence and erudition. As well as the constant ability to surprise with new works and unpredictable plots
What to do if the gouache is dry? How to give paint a second life?
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Gouache is a paint that professionals and amateurs love to use for drawing. It is also great for creative activities with children, and all because the paint is odorless, dries quickly and looks beautiful. But what if the gouache dried up? Of course, you can throw it away and buy a new one. However, there is a way to save
The famous Dresden Gallery and its collection
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The Dresden Gallery began with a cabinet of curiosities - a cabinet of curiosities that collected various curiosities from the natural world and human inventions. Along with rare samples, the court collected paintings by famous masters. Frederick the Wise, who ruled at that time, ordered works from Dürer and Cranach. The works of these artists adorned the walls of the palace, and today they are the pearls of the exhibition, which the Dresden Art Gallery is famous for
How to draw SpongeBob - your favorite cartoon character
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Spongebob is one of the most famous cartoon characters in the world. He is adored by millions of fans, he invariably evokes emotion in everyone. Any item featuring this hilarious character is a great gift for anyone. Why not take advantage of his fame? How to learn how to draw Spongebob will be described below
Fantastic realism in literature and painting
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Fantastic realism is one of the trends in art that arose in the 19th century. It developed especially brightly on the basis of both literature and painting. This term is applied to various artistic phenomena. Some researchers attribute its invention to F. M. Dostoevsky, some to Friedrich Nietzsche. Later, in the 20th century, theater director Yevgeny Vakhtangov used it in his lectures
"Madonna and Child" by Leonardo da Vinci
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This article describes such a common theme in art as mother and child. The main examples are the paintings and sculpture "Madonna and Child"
How to draw a cat - tips for beginners
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If you want to capture your furry pet on paper, but you have absolutely no experience with pencil and paper, then our tips will come in handy. They are accessible and explain step by step how to draw a cat. Try it - and you will succeed
Andrey Budaev: paintings and biography
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We know the artist Andrei Budaev mainly from projects related to the political situation in Russia. Let's take a closer look at the biography and work of the artist
Architect of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg
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An article about the famous architect of St. Petersburg, who made a huge contribution to the development of world architecture in general and to the Baroque style in particular. A brief biography of Rastrelli gives an idea of his activities
Still life with pumpkin: bright colors of the past summer
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What do you think of the gifts of nature that painters who specialize in still lifes like to portray the most? The answer is quite simple: it is an ordinary pumpkin
Anime girls as one of the modern canons of female beauty
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What are anime girls? First of all, it is worth noting that they are very beautiful. The aesthetic question, apparently, was put forward in the first place when the genre was conceived. And therefore, all artists working in this direction adhere to a certain type. Anime girls are strikingly feminine, sexy, and this sexuality is served gradually, not rudely, somewhat veiled
Drawing with cotton swabs. Technique of drawing with cotton swabs
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Drawing with cotton swabs is considered one of the non-traditional methods of drawing, although in the history of painting this technique is known as pointillism. And many masterpieces are written in this style
Female theme in art: Renoir paintings with titles
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Pierre Auguste Renoir, whose paintings are known throughout the world, is considered one of the founders of impressionism. He devoted all his work to the search for beauty in female nature. The artist is considered a master of color reproduction, as well as one of those who were not afraid to use black in their canvases
Portrait of Lermontov and its significance for Russian painting
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Few people know that M. Yu. Lermontov was not only a brilliant poet, but also a very remarkable artist. His artistic legacy includes 13 oil paintings, 400 drawings and 44 watercolors. All the artist's work is carefully stored in the museums of the country. Among the most significant works is a portrait of Lermontov, painted by himself
What features distinguished Russian painting of the 20th century?
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Russian painting of the 20th century developed rapidly. It was on the territory of Russia that the term "avant-garde" was first introduced. The main representatives of the avant-garde of abstractionism and suprematism, born from the depths, are Kandinsky and Malevich
The painting "Sunflowers" is the famous masterpiece of Vincent van Gogh
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The painting "Sunflowers" has become a central element of Vincent van Gogh's art. Thanks to her, he finally revealed his potential and rushed towards the mysterious yellow light
Portrait of Prishvin, painted by G. S. Vereisky
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The portrait of Prishvin is unremarkable in terms of biographical sensations and does not stand out against the background of portraits of other writers. Having lived a simple life, the writer managed to write enough works to become part of the Russian treasury of literary masterpieces
The picture of I.E. Grabar "February Blue": description and mood that she conveys
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The picture of I.E. Grabar's "February Blue" appears before the viewer in the form of a winter landscape, where against the background of an iridescent sky one can see a snow-covered birch in all its glory. This is one of the best creations of the artist. He wrote it with special enthusiasm and managed to convey the mood of impending happiness
Isaac Levitan "Evening Bells": a description of the painting and the idea of its creation
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Isaac Levitan drew his inspiration from the richness of the nature around him. He was one of the few artists who managed, at a young age, to win the sympathy of Tretyakov, who purchased the painting from him and placed it as an exhibit in his own collection
"The Persistence of Memory" Salvador Dali wrote at the peak of his passion for Freud's theories
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Salvador Dali is one of the most extravagant representatives of surrealistic painting. The painting "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali is the quintessence of his agreement with the theories of Freud
Boris Valeggio. Fantasy paintings and character prototypes
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Valeggio's paintings depict mainly heroic images of people with superhuman abilities. Among the frequently encountered images of the artist, one can notice the images of mythical gods, Tarzan, Conan the Barbarian, mystical creatures
Portrait of Lomonosov: description
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Lomonosov's portrait is familiar to everyone since childhood. Few people know that such a familiar image of a scientist has several interpretations, and sometimes it is very difficult to distinguish the hand of the masters. Among the many works of considerable interest to art critics is the engraving portrait of Lomonosov, written by M. Schreyer based on the drawing of his colleague and teacher H. Schulze
How to draw a kitty step by step
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Most people love cats. Of course, many animals are outwardly beautiful, but the cutest of them are cats. Love for our smaller brothers did not bypass creative people either. Many of them have tailed pets at home, and almost every person who is fond of drawing, looking at his pet, tried to draw a kitty in stages. How to do this, we will now see, and also try to portray a cat in anime style
Ukrainian artists of the 18th, 19th, 20th centuries and contemporary, their paintings
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In recent years, a lot of scientific, popular science works have been published, in which, to one degree or another, the authors cover the evolution of Ukrainian artistic culture, in particular, the formation of various associations of the artistic intelligentsia of Ukraine. And yet, the need for a detailed consideration of the evolutionary processes of the formation and development of diverse Ukrainian art movements and paintings remains relevant
Monochrome painting: features, examples
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Artists have long noted that color can be used to evoke strong emotional responses in people. Artists like Van Gogh were inspired by this to create masterpieces filled with many colors. However, other artists think otherwise. They strive to create a masterpiece using only one color
How to draw people in motion with a pencil?
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Draw a person in motion step by step our recommendations will help. Pay close attention to every piece of advice in this article
How to draw Cheburashka from the cartoon
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Drawing is a great way to show your creativity, develop imagination, cheer up, spend time. Cheburashka, drawn with a pencil, can later be painted with gouache or paints, pencils or children's crayons
How to draw Pinkie Pie yourself
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How to draw Pinkie Pie with a pencil, and later color it, you will learn right now. This article will tell you how to draw a pony from your favorite children's cartoon in stages
Olympic Bear 2014: how to draw the Sochi symbol?
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Back in 1980, the Bear cub became the symbol of the Olympic Games for the first time. As a result, this Mishka became a very popular brand in the Soviet Union. The 2014 Olympics again took place in Russia
How to draw a postcard with your own hands - step by step instructions
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If you want to make a congratulation creative and unlike any other, then it's best to think about how to draw a card yourself. How to do this will be discussed in this article
What color goes with peach?
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Psychologists have long come to the conclusion that the predominance of certain colors in a person's life in a certain way affects his mood, well-being, and psychological he alth. Some shades activate and excite, others pacify and soothe, and still others can irritate and even lead to depression. Among the variety of colors and tones, there is one especially gentle and sensual - a peach shade
What is a maracas and how to make it
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It tells about a musical instrument - maracas. Easy to understand how to make maracas at home
Ladybug. How to draw? Detailed execution steps
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Ladybug is a cute and beautiful insect that will decorate any drawing. And how many options and ways of its image exist? Great multitude. Let's look at two of them. One is easier, the other is harder
Drawings for March 8. Ideas, hints, examples
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Children's drawings are among the most sincere and pleasant gifts. They are distinguished by immediacy, brightness of colors and some unique beauty. The most frequent occasion for the creation of these masterpieces is the holiday of March 8th. It is mothers and grandmothers who become the happy owners of these gifts. How to help your kid draw something original, we will tell further
How to draw a heart? Various options and step by step instructions
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How to draw a heart? This question is always relevant, but especially on Valentine's Day! After all, if you get a beautiful drawing, then you can present it with pride and tenderness to your loved one. But not only to create postcards for Valentine's Day, you need to be able to draw a heart. These skills will come in handy more than once. With the help of drawn hearts, you can beautifully decorate a letter or photo album
Original and always author's ink color: features of creation, combination with other colors
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How to get an ink color, what color it is combined with, examples of use and obtaining. Applying such a tone instead of peremptory black or too energetic blue means getting unexpectedly deep and diverse options for interior design, clothing
Boris Vallejo - master of the fantasy genre
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In the world of painting, there are creators who do not expect museum recognition and sugary admiration of critics. In a way, Boris Vallejo is an "applied" artist, and his work falls under the broad category of commercialized art. But why is such engagement, multiplied by talent, bad?
Draw graffiti tags
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How to learn how to draw graffiti tags correctly? Where did this trend come from? You can find all this and other information in the article
Mysterious and unique color - fawn
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Mysterious and very interesting is the color fawn. It causes different associations in different people: someone imagines it to be pale and “burnt out”, others see it as bright and expressive. Well, let's dispel all the myths and tell you how the fawn color really looks, where it is found and what tint varieties it has