Art 2024, November
Portrait of Lomonosov: description
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
Boris Valeggio. Fantasy paintings and character prototypes
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
"The Persistence of Memory" Salvador Dali wrote at the peak of his passion for Freud's theories
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
Isaac Levitan "Evening Bells": a description of the painting and the idea of its creation
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 picture of I.E. Grabar "February Blue": description and mood that she conveys
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
Portrait of Prishvin, painted by G. S. Vereisky
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 painting "Sunflowers" is the famous masterpiece of Vincent van Gogh
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
What features distinguished Russian painting of the 20th century?
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
Portrait of Lermontov and its significance for Russian painting
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
Female theme in art: Renoir paintings with titles
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
Drawing with cotton swabs. Technique of drawing with cotton swabs
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
Anime girls as one of the modern canons of female beauty
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
Still life with pumpkin: bright colors of the past summer
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
Architect of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg
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
Andrey Budaev: paintings and biography
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
How to draw a cat - tips for beginners
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
"Madonna and Child" by Leonardo da Vinci
This article describes such a common theme in art as mother and child. The main examples are the paintings and sculpture "Madonna and Child"
Fantastic realism in literature and painting
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
How to draw SpongeBob - your favorite cartoon character
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
The famous Dresden Gallery and its collection
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
What to do if the gouache is dry? How to give paint a second life?
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
Artist Evgeny Kuznetsov: biography, creativity and interesting facts
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
Botticelli's painting "Spring" is one of the most amazing works of art
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
Romanesque sculpture: style features, examples
Romanica is a vast and important period in the development of art in Western Europe. Particularly noteworthy in this period of time are sculptures, which are distinguished by their special originality and convey the whole spirit of the era
Alfred Schnittke, "Revision Tale". Performance of the Taganka Theater "Revizskaya Tale"
The audit tale is today one of the excellent handwritten sources that help in conducting genealogical research. And also this is a wonderful performance of the Moscow Taganka Theater
What are the paintings about the winter of Russian artists? What was winter like in the paintings of Russian artists?
A special place in the fine arts is occupied by paintings about winter by Russian artists. These works reflect the fullness of the serene beauty of Russian nature, revealing its magnificence
Original genre: concept, types. Artists of the original genre. Fire show
It's hard to say when the first artists appeared who entertained the public and received food for it, and later - money. It was they who laid the foundation for all the performing arts, including theater, ballet, opera, etc. However, some types of ancient performances have come down to us almost unchanged. It is they who are attributed to the original genre, which this article talks about
"La Gioconda" ("Mona Lisa") by Leonardo da Vinci - a brilliant creation of the master
For decades, historians, art historians, journalists and just interested people have been arguing about the mysteries of the Mona Lisa. Mona Lisa's famous smile… What's her secret? Who is actually captured in the portrait of Leonardo? More than 8 million visitors come to the Louvre every year to admire the greatest creation. So how did the "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci take pride of place on the podium among the legendary creations of other great artists?
Paintings of women in different eras
Throughout the long history of mankind, the female image excited painters and became a true source of inspiration for them. Singing in their works of tenderness, beauty, the unsolved mystery of the representatives of the fair half, the creators preferred the subjective attitude
Hatching with a pencil is a special kind of art
During learning to draw, sooner or later we come across such a thing as shading with a pencil. What is it, why is this type of drawing used, and how diverse images can be created in this way?
Artists of Peru: the most famous masters
This article will describe the most famous artists of Peru. Among them are Alberto Vargas, Diego de Ocaña, Marcos Zapata, Pancho Fierro and many others
Titian's paintings: photo and description
Tizian Vecellio - Italian artist, the largest representative of the Renaissance, master of the Venetian school of painting. Born in 1490, in the family of a military and statesman Vecellio Gregory
"Wet asph alt" - the color of discreet luxury
The color "wet asph alt" has become increasingly popular in recent years. Especially in the fashion and beauty industry
Tetralogy is a science or..?
Do many people understand what a tetralogy is? But we very often come across this concept in life: films, books, cartoons, musical works - and we don’t even suspect it
Artist Diego Rivera: biography, creativity, personal life
An article about the work, personal life and political views of one of the most controversial artists of Mexico in the first half of the twentieth century
Historical battle painting
The large-scale and epic battle genre occupies a special niche in painting. It is entirely devoted to the war and everything connected with it: sea and land battles, campaigns, etc. The genre is distinguished primarily by high dynamics, a large number of human figures and close attention to detail, which give historical authenticity to everything that happens on the canvas
Tuscan order as an element that gives buildings a majestic look
The Renaissance is so called because it brought back to life the high culture and architecture of the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean, forgotten as a result of medieval persecutions. Resurrected again, they aroused genuine admiration for centuries. Thus, the Tuscan order in architecture, with its simplicity and grandeur of forms, became the personification of ascetic dignity
What is a portico and why is it needed?
Answering the question of what a portico is is quite simple. It is an architectural element used by people since ancient Greece. But about where and when he appeared, which of the famous buildings he adorns, we will try to tell in this article
Who are tightrope walkers? They are circus performers
What is tightrope walking, who are tightrope walkers? You will find out by reading this article. The article also talks about famous Russian balancers
Master class "How to draw a potato"
Those who want to learn how to draw should start with the simplest lessons. For example, how to draw a potato. The article will help to cope with this task