Art 2024, November
Characteristics of Katerina ("Thunderstorm", Ostrovsky)
Katerina's characterization ("Thunderstorm") begins with a picture of urban customs, and continues with her memories of the house where she was loved and free, where she felt like a bird. But was it all good? After all, she was given in marriage by the decision of the family, and her parents could not help but know how weak-willed her husband is, how cruel her mother-in-law is
Symbolism is the art of communicating with symbols
Symbolism is a kind of art direction that appeared in the middle of the century before last in France. This type of art quickly gained the widest popularity and continued its active development until the twentieth century
Hyperrealism: paintings indistinguishable from reality
Surely everyone at least once met pictures in their news feed that are very similar to photographs. At first glance, it is quite difficult to understand whether such work was done with the help of modern digital technology or created with a brush and paints. As a rule, these are drawings by artists who have chosen the style of hyperrealism for themselves
The basics of color: how to get green?
The article details how to get the green color and its shades, what colors it combines with and how it affects the human psyche. In addition, a mixing table is provided for other common colors
The artist Rembrandt. "Self-portrait" as a life story
At about the same time, in the middle of the 17th century, the ancient flowering Flanders gave birth to the art of two of the greatest painters - Rubens and Rembrandt
How to draw a sword? Step-by-step instruction
Everyone probably knows what it is, but how to draw a sword is not an easy task for many. In addition, this concept is very multifaceted
Fayum portrait: masterpieces of world painting
The Fayum oasis, which revealed the unknown sides of the work of ancient artists, and gave the name to the picturesque images of the dead, which made a truly real cultural revolution at that time
Dürer's self-portraits: description, history of creation and interesting facts
The titan of the Western European Renaissance, the genius of the Renaissance Albrecht Dürer was one of the brightest stars in the sky of German painting. The greatest artist of the turn of the XV-XVI centuries became famous for his engravings on wood and copper; landscapes made in watercolor and gouache; as well as self-portraits, which contained both skill and the author’s unique intention
Art Lesson: How to Draw a Peacock
Peacock is a wonderful bird with a magnificent fluffy colorful tail. Both children and adults dream of seeing it "live". How about drawing this bird?
How to draw an autumn tree step by step
Nature attracts, probably, everyone, and many would like to try to depict at least a piece of nature on paper. However, not everyone can be artists and paint complex landscapes. Someone would really like to learn how to draw at least one tree, not to mention something more complex. It is for people who really want, but do not know how to draw, this lesson is intended. From the article you will learn how to draw an autumn tree in stages, getting great pleasure from the process and the result
Visit to the "School of monsters", or How to draw "Monster High"
"Monster High" or "Monster High" is a fairly popular cartoon among girls of primary and secondary school age. The question of how to draw "Monster High" heroines is of interest to many cartoon fans. After all, you can depict your favorite characters on paper, and then share your successes in this matter with your friends. In this article we will tell you about how to draw "Monster High" using the example of a popular and beloved by many heroine - Frankie Stein
American artist Edward Hopper: biography, creativity, paintings and interesting facts
Edward Hopper is one of the most significant masters in the history of American painting. His idiosyncratic style and realistic plots create deep psychological pictures, thanks to which Hopper's work is so highly valued all over the world
Lermontov's painting M. Yu. Lermontov's graphic heritage
A talented person is talented in everything. This phrase is also true in relation to M. Yu. Lermontov. Let's open another facet of this great man - the artist-painter
Modern painting. Landscapes by contemporary artists
In contemporary art, the popularity of landscapes and the return to the traditions of landscape painting speaks of the desire of society to become closer to nature, and at the same time, many artists who have chosen this genre for themselves create in such a way that they arouse in viewers an interest in landscapes and nature
The painting “Young painter” by I. I. Firsov
The painting "Young painter" is almost the only work of the Russian artist I. I. Firsov. Unfortunately, only two of his works have survived to this day, but it is this canvas that attracts so much attention from both art historians and ordinary connoisseurs of fine art masterpieces
The influence of art on a person: arguments. Examples from life and literature
Everyone is aware that medicine and education have a strong impact on us. We are directly dependent on these areas of life. But few people will admit the idea that art has an equally important influence. Nevertheless, it is so. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of art in our life
The story of Van Gogh's severed ear
The story of Van Gogh's severed ear is a very famous and shocking case from the artist's biography, which has remained an unsolved mystery
Want to know how to draw a beautiful flower?
In this publication you will learn how to draw a beautiful flower. For work you will need: a sheet of paper, an eraser and a pencil. It is very important to work in good light, because this will affect the result and the degree of fatigue
How to draw a tulip in five minutes?
Do you like to draw flowers? With the help of a few lessons given in this article, you will learn how to draw a tulip quickly, easily and naturally. You'll like it
How to draw nesting dolls step by step, how to make an applique on clothes and stickers on children's furniture
Knowing how to draw nesting dolls will help decorate the walls in the baby's room, make interesting stickers on children's furniture or covers for notebooks and albums
How to draw Moana Waialiki from the cartoon?
Moana's name means "Ocean" in Maori. The name of the heroine of the famous cartoon was given for a reason. The authors want to show that, like the ocean, the girl has extraordinary beauty and a rebellious character. For those who don't know, Moana Waialiki is a 16 year old young girl from the Disney cartoon Moana. How to draw her? Very simple
Leonid Nepomniachtchi: creativity and personal life of the artist
Leonid Nepomniachtchi is a rather extraordinary person. In this article, we will reveal some facts from the life of a famous artist, as well as highlight his creative activity
How to draw a pig beautifully, and most importantly, believable
How to draw a pig beautifully, and most importantly, believable? This is quite simple and even an inexperienced artist can do it, since the animal has a simple body in the form of a solid cylinder, it does not even have a neck. The head, legs and tail are also quite easy to draw. So let's learn step by step how to draw a pig
How to draw a naturalistic boar? Practical Tips
The article provides various useful tips on how to draw a boar. A detailed description of his appearance is given in order to make the drawing naturalistic. The process of phased drawing of this animal is considered
A guide for beginner artists: how to draw skates?
Recently, many are interested in the question: how to draw skates? There is nothing difficult in this. The main thing is to follow the given instructions exactly
Animal Styling: Learning to Create Logos and More
So, stylized animals most often appear on this type of fine art. However, people who want to get a tattoo also encounter them. And the creation of such drawings is also worth learning - this will develop observation, expand creative thinking, and in general - it's just fun
Jacob Jordaens - singer of a full-blooded life
Jakob Jordaens (1593-1678) was born and lived in a contradictory time for his homeland. Everywhere the bourgeoisie grew stronger, its we alth increased, it prospered and wanted to see around itself the splendor and reflection of the fullness of life both in household items and on the canvases that it ordered from artists
The picture of the Great Patriotic War is a reflection of pain and hope
The art of the war years is striking in its emotionality. Each picture about the Great Patriotic War connects the current generation with the past. During this difficult time, masterpieces were created that would later be included in the gold fund of Russia
Modernist artist - representative of modern style
The most typical representatives, the brightest modernists, artists of the 20th century are Alphonse Mucha, Edvard Munch, Paul Gauguin and our compatriots - Ivan Bilibin, Mikhail Vrubel and Nicholas Roerich
Artist Pivovarov Viktor Dmitrievich: biography, paintings, photos
Viktor Dmitrievich Pivovarov is a Russian and Soviet artist who can be considered one of the founders of conceptualism in Moscow. At the moment, several cycles of his paintings, having gained wide popularity, are exhibited in many cities, including abroad
Pottery art. Pottery masters. The main nuances of pottery
Pottery was originally developed as a craft used to make containers for meals or vessels in which bulk and liquid materials are stored. Today it is a processing by molding on a specially designed potter's wheel, after which glaze is applied to the dried product, followed by the obligatory firing of clay
Famous architectural monuments of Russia
The most famous architectural monuments of Russia are a constant attraction for tourists. A variety of architectural masterpieces are scattered throughout the cities of the country, some come from the distant past, and some are built today. What to see first?
"Bathing the Red Horse". Petrov-Vodkin: description of paintings. The painting "Bathing the red horse"
A magnificent picture unfolds in front of the viewer on the canvas in a spherical perspective, bewitching with rounded lines. According to the artist, such an image of the perspective most accurately conveys the ideological pathos of the role of Man in the Universe
Sculptor Tsereteli Zurab Konstantinovich: biography, creativity
The name of Zurab Tsereteli is known all over the world. His monumental art leaves no one indifferent: he is either loved with all his heart, or just as passionately hated. The sculptor lived a rich life filled with creativity, and today he continues to work intensively, is active in social activities
Name of Vasnetsov's paintings and their description
Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov can truly be called a people's artist. The main direction of his paintings belongs to the epic-historical genre. The artist is one of the most famous in the world. There is not a single educated person who does not know the name of Vasnetsov's paintings
Paintings by Apollinary Vasnetsov: a brief description
The article is devoted to a brief review of several paintings by A. Vasnetsov. The work indicates the themes of the genre and features of the composition
Biography of Vasnetsov Viktor Mikhailovich
Who has not seen such famous paintings as "Bogatyrs" and "Alenushka"? What about Ivan the Terrible? The legendary Russian artist is probably known not only to adults, but also to children, because the latter could see the illustrations made by Vasnetsov for Russian folk tales in children's books or magazines
Ossetian ornament: types and meaning
Ossetian ornaments have been created for many centuries. They are considered one of the oldest in the culture of the Caucasus. Ossetian patterns are not similar, they cannot be confused with other types of ornaments
Architect Nikolay Alexandrovich Lvov: biography, creativity
The article is devoted to a review of the biography and work of the architect Nikolai Alexandrovich Lvov. The work indicates his main works and features of buildings
Venus of Willendorf: description, size, style. Venus of Willendorf 21st century
Venus of Willendorf is considered, as they would say now, the standard of beauty of the Paleolithic era. A small figurine depicting a full-bodied woman was found in Austria in 1908. The age of Venus, as scientists suggest, is 24-25 thousand years. This is one of the most ancient cultural objects ever found on Earth