Art 2024, November

Poster and actors of the Volga Drama Theater

The history of the creation of the Volga Drama Theatre, posters for children and adults. Actors of the Volga Drama Theater

Etching - what is this technique? Types of etching

Etching is a kind of artistic engraving, a print of an image from a ready-made cliché. A classic engraving is an impression from a wooden, polymer (linoleum) or acrylic material, cut with a cutter in the form of a pattern

A. G. Venetsianov: paintings with names and descriptions

How is the work of a Russian artist with a sonorous surname Venetsianov most often defined? Paintings depicting genre scenes from peasant life are called the beginning of the domestic genre in painting, a phenomenon that will eventually flourish in the era of the Wanderers

Kustodiev's painting "Maslenitsa", other famous works and biography of the artist

To get acquainted with the paintings of Kustodiev means not only to learn more about Russian art, but also to touch the history of the state

Artworks deserving the title of "The most beautiful painting in the world"

As the most beautiful picture in the world, not only among the works of painting, but also among the famous Russian icons, can be called "Trinity", painted by Andrei Rublev in 1425-1427. Today its location is the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow

Marque Albert. Biography and work of the painter

French artist Marque Albert managed to create his own expressive style in painting. His works were born out of politics, out of current events. However, all the work of the master is permeated with lively emotions and feelings of the characters depicted, whether it is a portrait of a person or a city landscape

International Museum Day 2014

One of the most unusual holidays - International Museum Day, is celebrated all over the world on May 18th. But even at night, lovers of museum expositions have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful

Artist Mashkov Ilya Ivanovich: biography, creativity

The brightest, most original artist of the 20th century, Mashkov Ilya Ivanovich lived an interesting, eventful life. He went through the influences of various artists, revolutionary searches and finding his place in art. His legacy today is several hundred works, which are in many collections around the world

Artist Matveev Andrey Matveevich: biography, creativity, best works and life story

Matveev's material heritage, which has come down to us, is very small in scope. But it is enough to evaluate the artist's contribution to Russian painting as outstanding

El Greco, painting "The Burial of Count Orgaz": description, interesting facts and reviews

Domenikos Theotokopoulos (1541-1614) was a Spanish painter of Greek origin. In Spain, he received the nickname El Greco, that is, the Greek. Not a single portrait has been preserved, of which it can be said with certainty that this is El Greco

On the monument "The Bronze Horseman" who is depicted? The history of the creation of the monument

The history of creation, the significance and grandeur of the monument "The Bronze Horseman" in the city of St. Petersburg. Who is depicted on the monument?

Advice for beginner artists: how to draw people in stages with a pencil?

Drawing is one of the most interesting and exciting activities. It can be creativity for oneself or a favorite profession that brings income. Drawing classes are open to everyone, because in childhood everyone draws. Unfortunately, growing up, many forget about it

Master class on drawing a picture "Cartoon cat"

Cartoon cat is a funny character that does not leave anyone indifferent. And in real life, it’s hard not to be touched when looking at a funny creature that has long been a pet, and sometimes a family member

"Garage" (Gorky Park) - a wonderful museum of modern art

Contemporary art is constantly looking for new forms and opportunities in order to get to know the layman. One of these ultra-modern ways of presenting the work of artists, sculptors and just creative thinkers is the Garage Museum in Gorky Park. All conditions are created here in order to come back here again and again and each time find something exciting and interesting for yourself

One of the symbols of the horrors of war - a monument to a grieving mother

"Great sorrow overwhelmed look, and the cover of loose hair. She is no longer afraid of rain, not hail, she is made of stone, in the silence of birches …”- this is the most accurate and appropriate description of the monument to the grieving mother on Mamaev Kurgan. The composition is part of the ensemble "To the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad"

Analysis of Yesenin's poem "Letter to Mother", key points

Sergey Alexandrovich Yesenin… In this name one can hear something clear, sincere, pure, Russian. This was Sergei Alexandrovich: a Russian guy with wheat-colored hair, with blue eyes

Portrait of Mozart - a genius of pure beauty

What is behind music in a person's life? Some people don't need it at all. Yes, there are some. Some can't even go a day without light dance rhythmic music. This list goes on. Mozart's music captures even a person who is indifferent to music, if for some reason he begins to listen to it

Canova Antonio is the new Phidias

Canova Antonio (1757-1822) - Italian painter and sculptor, an outstanding representative of neoclassicism, a singer of perfect beauty. In the first period of his work, everyone was influenced by the Baroque genius Lorenzo Bernini, but the young Antonio found his way

Architecture and painting of Ancient Russia. Religious painting of Ancient Russia

The text reveals the specific features of the painting of Ancient Russia in the context of its development, and also describes the process of assimilation and influence on the ancient Russian art of the culture of Byzantium

Color emerald: description, properties, combination

The color of emerald, like the gemstone itself, has always been considered a symbol of nobility and prosperity. Among the most diverse peoples, he was inextricably linked with nature. The dark emerald green color is still popular with fashion and interior designers today. The symbolism of the hue is still associated with nature

State Russian Museum: Black Square, The Ninth Wave, The Last Day of Pompeii (photo)

The State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg is the largest collection of paintings by Russian artists, numbering over 400,000 works. There is no other such collection of Russian art in the world

Japanese art: how to draw anime eyes?

If you like the Japanese art of drawing manga and anime, you probably thought of trying to draw yourself. However, this task is not an easy one, since manga and anime have their own characteristics that must be taken into account when drawing. How to draw anime eyes beautifully and expressively, you will learn from this article

"Ballerina" - a painting that has won worldwide recognition

"Ballerina" is a painting by the world famous talented artist Leonid Afremov. The use of a special tool for mixing paints in his work, the original style of images, his own view of creativity brought fame and honor to the artist

Sisley Alfred. Biography of the artist and paintings

There are artists whose paintings seem to be pierced through with air and light. Such is Sisley Alfred. When you look at his paintings, you want to find yourself in that sunny and beautiful world that this painter saw and, with the power of his artistic talent, managed to convey this vision on canvas. Nevertheless, during his lifetime, this talented artist was never able to achieve recognition from critics and the public and died in complete obscurity and poverty

Do you know what graffiti is?

You can get acquainted with this type of contemporary visual art in almost any city. The painted walls of houses, fences, sheds will help you with this. And if you do not immediately categorically reject this way of self-expression of young people, but take a closer look at the drawings, you can be sure that everything looks very beautiful

"Lamentation of Christ" - Michelangelo's delightful pieta

The most famous scene of the mourning of Christ by the Mother of God was created from stone by an outstanding sculptor and popularly called the name "Pieta Michelangelo"

Creativity of Fernando Botero

The article tells about the world-famous Colombian sculptor, artist named Fernando Botero

Choreographer Boris Eifman: biography, creative activity

Choreographer Boris Eifman, whose biography, whose photo is of interest to all ballet lovers, deserves, if not love, then at least immense respect. He always went his own way in art, knew how to defend his point of view and find new, sometimes ingenious stage solutions

Myasoedov Grigory Grigorievich: biography, paintings

Myasoedov Grigory Grigorievich is an outstanding painter who entered the history of Russian art as the organizer and permanent leader of the Association of Traveling Art Exhibitions. Judging by the reviews of contemporaries, Gregory enjoyed a reputation as an honest and direct person, was characterized by erudition, original thinking, although he was often sarcastic and ironic

How to draw a log hut

It's great when children know the history of their country, have an idea of what houses the village population lived in. Seeing a visual picture, they can try to reproduce it themselves. To do this, just read how to draw a hut. Perhaps in the future they will become architects and create more than one project of such houses

Levitan's painting “Spring. Big water ": description and composition

After winter comes the long-awaited spring. She inspires many artists to create masterpieces. Levitan's painting “Spring. Big water"

Paintings by Alexander Shilov with titles, description of paintings

If you want to admire the portraits of famous and ordinary people, pay attention to the paintings of Alexander Shilov. Creating another work, he conveys in it the individuality, character, mood of a person

How to draw a ferret across - full face - and side

If you feel a surge of creative inspiration and want to capture a small animal on canvas, do not deny yourself this. You will certainly succeed. Check out how to draw a ferret with a pencil step by step, and the illustrations will help with this

Perov, the painting "Hunters at rest": description, interesting facts

The great Russian artist Vasily Perov left many of his famous works to his descendants. On the canvases, the master captured ordinary people who are sad, rejoice, work, go hunting. Not everyone knows that the painter Perov himself was not averse to wandering through the forest with a gun over his shoulder. The painting "Hunters at rest" was written by him with skill, and it shows

Perov, the painting "Hunters at rest": the history of creation, description of the canvas and a little about the artist himself

Vasily Grigoryevich Perov created many amazing paintings. Among them is the painting "Hunters at Rest". Although the artist painted it at the end of the 19th century, connoisseurs of painting are still happy to look at the canvas, which depicts real people, their facial expressions and gestures are conveyed

Ballerina Marina Semenova: biography, personal life, photo

Marina Timofeevna Semenova, a ballerina from God, was born in St. Petersburg on June 12, 1908. She danced from the time she got on her feet, first by herself, then she studied in a dance circle. When she was ten years old, she was admitted to the choreographic school, where her teacher was the mother of the legend of the Soviet ballet Galina Ulanova - M. F. Romanova

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