Art
Middle Ages Painting (briefly)
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The Middle Ages are often described as dark and gloomy. This was facilitated by religious wars, acts of the Inquisition, undeveloped medicine. However, the Middle Ages left many cultural monuments worthy of admiration for posterity. Architecture and sculpture did not stand still: absorbing the features of the time, they gave rise to new styles and trends. Along with them relentlessly went the painting of the Middle Ages. She will be discussed
Thomas Gainsborough. Outstanding portrait and landscape painter
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Thomas Gainsborough - English painter of the 18th century. The fashionable artist, who painted portraits of the aristocracy, amazingly painted draperies, fabrics of dresses and camisoles, and lace, most of all loved the English landscape, which he studied all his life
Evgeny Charushin: biography, works, paintings, photos
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Creativity of Evgeny Charushin, humane, kind, pleases several generations of young readers, teaches children to love the magical world of birds and animals
Examples of architecture of different styles. Original examples of new architecture
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World architecture developed according to the laws of church dominance. Residential civil buildings looked quite modest, while the temples were striking in their pomposity. During the Middle Ages, the church had significant funds that the higher clergy received from the state, in addition, donations from parishioners entered the church treasury. With this money, temples were built throughout Russia
Statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro: description with photo, history of creation, height, location, how to get there, tips and recommendations from tourists
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The statue of Jesus Christ the Redeemer is one of the largest, and definitely the most famous statue of all that embodied the image of the Son of God. The main symbol of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil in general, the statue of Christ the Redeemer has attracted a huge number of pilgrims and tourists for many years. And the statue of Jesus Christ in Brazil is included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World of our time
Pritzker Prize. Pritzker Prize Winners of All Time
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Every year, every architect expects the Pritzker Prize to go to him. Every year the laureate is a person who not only created something unusual, but made the project durable, useful and beautiful
Donato Bramante - an outstanding architect of the Italian Renaissance
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Donato Bramante is one of the outstanding Italian architects of the Renaissance. Biography and creative way. The most famous buildings created according to the designs of Bramante
Mac Charles Rennie - Scottish architect, founder of the Art Nouveau style in Scotland: biography, most important works
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh - a man who made a huge contribution to the development of design, the creator of a unique architectural style and the most striking figure in the architecture of the 19th century
What colors go together? Color compatibility rules
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Modern man simply must know what colors are combined with each other. After all, the impression that he makes on others depends on this. If it is negative, then there may not be a chance to show off the mind. The article outlines simple rules for color compatibility
Camille Corot - a transitional period in painting (from old to new)
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Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796 - 1875) - French artist, very subtle colorist. In his romantic paintings, shades of tone are used within the same color. This allowed him to achieve subtle color transitions, showing the richness of color
Christianity in art: icons and mosaics. The role of Christianity in art
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Christianity in art - interpretation of all the main symbols and meanings. Explanation of how strongly concepts such as religion and art are intertwined
We draw a still life with gouache
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We comprehend the basics of still life drawing. Consistently building a composition and mastering the techniques of working with gouache
Russian artist Pavel Chelishchev: biography, creativity
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Pavel Fedorovich Chelishchev is a famous Russian artist who has gained fame all over the world. This article presents his biography and work, as well as photos of some of the works
Views of the landscape in painting
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The genre of fine art, the main theme of which is the living or man-made environment, became independent later than others - plot, still life or animalistics
Buttress. What is this?
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Today we use the secrets of architects and builders, engineers of the Middle Ages. Thanks to their knowledge, teachings and experience, today we are building reliable buildings that include such building blocks as buttresses
Cirque du Soleil in St. Petersburg: originality and brightness of the show
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Today to be at the performance of the Cirque du Soleil means to be in a fairy tale and get a lot of pleasure. Boys and girls, men and women will be delighted with the performance. Beautiful performances of artists, stunning scenery and space music attract thousands of spectators from all over the world
Fyodor Rokotov: biography and creativity
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It takes only a couple of centuries, and the life of the creator is delayed by a patina, and now we no longer know in detail how Fyodor Rokotov lived, his biography is covered with secrets
Step by step learning how to draw a vase
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The vase drawing technique is one of the stages of teaching academic drawing in art educational institutions. Students of such schools paint mostly marble or plaster vessels. If you are a beginner artist, choose the simplest form of vase
How to draw a swan with a simple pencil?
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Today our task is to figure out how to draw a swan with a pencil. Please note that the outlines and shape of this bird are given by its feathers, so when drawing them, you need to pay attention to the shadows, texture and light
Alexander Blok: homeland in the works of the poet
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The material briefly analyzes some of the poems of A. A. Blok, touching on the theme of the Motherland, Russia. Also considered are the authors who influenced the work of the great poet
Creativity in science. How are science and creativity related?
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Creative and scientific perception of reality - are they opposites or parts of the whole? What is science, what is creativity? What are their varieties? On the example of what famous personalities can one see a vivid relationship between scientific and creative thinking?
Self-portrait of Tintoretto - an example of masterful painting
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Jacopo Tintoretto is one of the most famous artists of the Renaissance, and Tintoretto's self-portrait is his most outstanding work
The painting "Paris" and other works by Konstantin Korovin
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"Paris" is one of Konstantin Korovin's favorite themes. The painter looks at the romantic city at night, flooded with the lights of lanterns, restaurants and cafes, as if at a daily fresh premiere of the play
The picture "Again deuce" Reshetnikov Fyodor Pavlovich. History of creation and description of the painting
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F. P. Reshetnikov is an extremely talented artist. His paintings are very bright and realistic. They are imbued with special warmth and sincerity. The children's theme in the artist's work occupies a significant place. These are: "They got the language", "On a visit", "For peace", "Arrived for the holidays." The picture "Again deuce" stands out in particular. Reshetnikov created a memorable and interesting work
Austrian classics. Great Austrian Composers
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Austria has a rich cultural past and present. Its inhabitants honor their traditions, hold many festivals and other events. The Austrian classics made a great contribution to the development of human culture. The musical world of this country is especially famous. However, in the field of literature there are very popular names
M. P. Mussorgsky. Opera "Khovanshchina". Summary
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Opera "Khovanshchina" (a summary of which is given in this article) is a folk musical drama by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky. It consists of five acts and six scenes. From the opera, such musical numbers are very famous: “Dawn on the Moscow River” (introduction); “Secret forces, great forces (II act, the scene of Martha's divination); “The Baby Came Out” (III d., Marfa’s song); “The archer’s nest is sleeping” (III d., Shaklovity’s aria); "Golitsyn's train" (intermission to the IV d.); "Persian Dances" (IV d.)
How to draw an anchor easily and quickly
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One of the most beautiful elements is water, the sea. And perhaps its main symbol is the anchor. This article is about how to learn how to draw an anchor step by step
How to draw cards in an original way?
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Whether you are putting on the Queen of Spades or the Bride, or drawing a poster for Russia Day, you will definitely need to know how to draw cards, whether it is a map of the area or a playing deck. This is what will be discussed today
How to paint a portrait in oil on canvas?
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To paint a portrait in oil on canvas, you must not only have certain painting skills, but also know the proportions of a person's face, have a minimal understanding of his anatomy. However, if you have a great desire and patience, you can learn this difficult skill
Still lifes are Still lifes of famous artists. How to draw a still life
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Even people who are inexperienced in painting have an idea of how still lifes look like. These are paintings that depict compositions from any household items or flowers. However, not everyone knows how this word is translated - still life. Now we will tell you about this and many other things related to this genre
Circus "Aquamarine": reviews. Circus of dancing fountains "Aquamarine" in Moscow
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Positive mood is created by interesting ideas, stunningly beautiful dancing fountains - a sea of positive emotions! Good animation, free photos that you can take in any place of your choice and then search for it on the circus website, and very tasty ice cream. A few phrases, but every Muscovite can guess which institution the viewers left these reviews about
Lesson for beginners: how to draw a Lamborghini
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"Lamborghini" is rightfully considered a dream car. These are very expensive and beautiful cars that are produced in limited quantities. Many boys and men love to depict technology, including cars. With this pattern, you can decorate your room or make a gift card out of it. Everyone who is interested in how to draw a "Lamborghini" will be able to find detailed information in this article
How to draw gods: detailed instructions
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Gods are called supernatural beings, without which no world religion can do. People on all continents since ancient times believed in higher powers and created a kind of cult around them. The gods were revered, respected, brought gifts to them, asked for advice and help. The question of how to draw the gods may be of interest to both a young artist and an experienced master, regardless of religion. The answer to this is presented in detail in this material
Detailed guide on how to draw: Maleficent and her features
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Maleficent is a fictional character first discovered in 1959. She was an important villain in the Disney animated film Sleeping Beauty. In addition, the name of this evil sorceress is found in some fairy tales. Despite the negative role, Maleficent looks so bright and colorful that I want to know how to draw. Maleficent will turn out well if you follow all the steps
Beginner's guide: how to draw the Order of Victory step by step
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Every year on May 9, Victory Day is celebrated in Russia. Almost all families are somehow connected with the Great Patriotic War. Therefore, the holiday can be considered truly national and extremely important for our country. In kindergartens and schools, students are told about the war, about victory, about veterans, about the hardships of that time and about the joy the Victory brought. Teachers usually organize exhibitions of children's drawings and crafts dedicated to this holiday. Consider how to draw the Order of Victory
How to draw Angela from the popular game?
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Recently, games on tablets and smartphones have become increasingly popular among children and teenagers. One of the most popular games is Talking Angela. According to the plot, a glamorous and fashionable cat performs simple actions, conducts simple dialogues and entertains the child in different ways. Many adults are baffled by the task of how to draw Angela for their child. This article will help you understand all the intricacies
Art lesson: how to draw a fruit basket
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Beginning artists often have situations when there is no experience in depicting something. In order not to get confused, to understand where to start and how exactly to act, you can study the relevant manuals. In this art lesson, we will consider step by step how to draw a fruit basket
Art lesson: how to draw a heron
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Heron is a proud and majestic bird. As a rule, she lives near water bodies and has a calm disposition. If you have a desire to portray this beautiful living creature, you should pay attention to this article. It will consider in detail the question of how to draw a heron
How to draw Winx? Simple drawing technique
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Detailed information on how to draw Winx cartoon characters that belong to the characters of the Italian animated series. A simple drawing technique is described and photographs are given to give you an idea of how to draw a Winx
How to draw a car with a pencil? Simple drawing technique
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Step by step instructions on how to draw a car with a pencil. As an example, a rather simple and original drawing technique is given, which makes the drawing interesting. The presented photos will help you understand how it is more convenient to draw a car