Art
Creativity of Fernando Botero
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The article tells about the world-famous Colombian sculptor, artist named Fernando Botero
"Lamentation of Christ" - Michelangelo's delightful pieta
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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"
Do you know what graffiti is?
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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
Sisley Alfred. Biography of the artist and paintings
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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
"Ballerina" - a painting that has won worldwide recognition
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"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
Japanese art: how to draw anime eyes?
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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
State Russian Museum: Black Square, The Ninth Wave, The Last Day of Pompeii (photo)
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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
Color emerald: description, properties, combination
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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
Architecture and painting of Ancient Russia. Religious painting of Ancient Russia
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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
Canova Antonio is the new Phidias
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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
Portrait of Mozart - a genius of pure beauty
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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
Analysis of Yesenin's poem "Letter to Mother", key points
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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
One of the symbols of the horrors of war - a monument to a grieving mother
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"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"
"Garage" (Gorky Park) - a wonderful museum of modern art
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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
Master class on drawing a picture "Cartoon cat"
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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
Advice for beginner artists: how to draw people in stages with a pencil?
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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
On the monument "The Bronze Horseman" who is depicted? The history of the creation of the monument
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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?
El Greco, painting "The Burial of Count Orgaz": description, interesting facts and reviews
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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
Artist Matveev Andrey Matveevich: biography, creativity, best works and life story
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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
Artist Mashkov Ilya Ivanovich: biography, creativity
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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
International Museum Day 2014
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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
Marque Albert. Biography and work of the painter
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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
Artworks deserving the title of "The most beautiful painting in the world"
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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
Kustodiev's painting "Maslenitsa", other famous works and biography of the artist
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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
A. G. Venetsianov: paintings with names and descriptions
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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
Etching - what is this technique? Types of etching
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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
Poster and actors of the Volga Drama Theater
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The history of the creation of the Volga Drama Theatre, posters for children and adults. Actors of the Volga Drama Theater
How to draw a maple leaf with a pencil? Step-by-step instruction
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Recently, the phased technique of drawing with a pencil has become more and more popular. This instruction will tell you how to draw a maple leaf with a pencil, and will be useful for novice artists. Drawing with separate elements allows even amateurs to easily create real masterpieces
How to draw wings? Instruction for beginners
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Many artists also puzzled over how to draw wings: bird, angelic, demonic - different in their structure and purpose. Angels and demons in the religious paintings of the great artists inspire and amaze the imagination of young (and not only) draftsmen. Everything is so filigree, with great plausibility and written in detail that you never cease to be surprised: maybe they really saw it all with their own eyes
How to draw a bat beautifully?
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And how to draw a bat? There is nothing easier! For the image to be true, you should first study realistic photographs of these babies
How to make gold color? Color Mixing Chart
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How often do you look around? Have you noticed that certain color palettes are more often used for city beautification or billboard design. One of these popular colors today is gold. This color is very rich and all its variations look quite noble. But it, like almost any color, can be obtained by mixing. Therefore, if suddenly you need gold, but you don’t have a ready-made jar of paint, we suggest that you figure out how to make a gold color
Existence is a philosophy with a human face
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The article discusses the concept of existence as a category of philosophy, its emergence, origins and reflection in fiction in the form of ideas of existentialism
How to draw a dandelion. Step by step drawings with annotations
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The article tells how to draw a dandelion. The article is accompanied by pictures illustrating each stage of drawing a flower
How to draw a hedgehog: step by step instructions
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The description gives step by step instructions on how to draw a hedgehog. The article can be used as a teaching aid for kindergarten teachers, elementary school teachers or just those who want to draw this animal
Titanium white: features and applications. The main differences from zinc white
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Gouache is a universal paint for creating color compositions. But six basic colors are usually not enough to convey the naturalness of objects. Experienced artists recommend mixing white to get new shades. Therefore, white is required in large quantities. And here a logical question arises for beginners. They are often perplexed: what is the difference between zinc white and titanium white? Which are better to buy? Let us help you resolve this issue
Cob alt color in clothes and interior
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Blue and blue shades are extremely popular lately. Cob alt color is no exception - it is easy to wear, it does not strain the psyche, but on the contrary, it calms. Cob alt color is associated with well-being and constancy, and is also the personification of nobility and luxury
Modern style houses. Art Nouveau in Russian architecture
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Modern style houses appeared in the late 19th - early 20th century. Many were interested in the use of new materials and forms. In a word, there was a desire to escape from the classics. Under the influence of these factors, the architecture developed
How to draw "Friendship is a miracle" step by step?
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Many girls, inspired by their favorite cartoons, draw characters on their own, so in this article we will learn how to draw a pony from the animated series "Friendship is a miracle" step by step
Beginning artists, or how to draw clothes
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Whether you want to draw people or design new costumes, or maybe you want to learn how to make manga? But for all this, you first need to learn how to draw clothes
Giacomo Quarenghi: biography, works
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An Italian by birth, who became Russian in spirit, Giacomo Antonio Quarenghi is one of the constellation of great architects who made a huge contribution to the creation of the unique image of the most beautiful city in Europe - St. Petersburg, decorating Moscow and other Russian and European cities with their projects