Art
Sergey Golitsyn. "Forty Prospectors" - a story or a story?
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Sergei Mikhailovich conceived "Forty Prospectors" as a separate story, which tells about the pioneers who were carried away by historical mysteries. But later, the books “The Secret of Old Radul” and “Behind the Birch Books” were added to this story, resulting in a trilogy
Exhibitions of degenerate art and music. Degenerate art is
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The Nazi term for avant-garde art is "degenerate art". Adolf Hitler considered such art to be Bolshevik, Jewish, anti-social, and therefore very dangerous for the Aryans
Learning to draw a graphic portrait with a pencil
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Many aspiring artists dream of learning how to draw portraits with a pencil. This is a completely new level in creativity. Having learned to portray a portrait of a person, it will be possible to easily master the watercolor technique, draw with sanguine and charcoal, as well as oil. You need to start by all means with pencil sketches. Confidently manipulating graphic materials, you can achieve an incredible resemblance to nature
What does the Hedgehog see in the fog? Philosophizing on the theme of the cartoon
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What did the Hedgehog see in the fog that would be contrary to nature and the climatic zone in which hedgehogs usually live? Elephant except. But this vision could have arisen simply due to fog and vanish with the first rays, turning into an ordinary tree
Masterpieces of M.V. Nesterov - paintings by a real Russian artist
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Among the most outstanding masters of Russian painting at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the name of Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov is deservedly mentioned. The paintings of this painter and graphic artist at the dawn of his creative activity were valued by the Wanderers and artists from the World of Art, and at the end of his life he was also awarded by the Soviet authorities
Mikhail Nesterov is an artist of high spirituality
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Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov was born in times of change in 1862. He found the reign of two more emperors, survived several revolutions, the First World War, civil war, famine and devastation in Russia, the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, but possessing the highest spirituality , created clean, unclouded canvases. The heroes of his paintings were looking for God and truth
Drawing supplies for school and creativity
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When collecting a child for school or an art studio, parents are interested in what drawing supplies they need to purchase and what they will be useful for
Champagne color - color of the day
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Everything flows, everything changes. This truth is especially applicable to fashion. Not only clothing styles are becoming acutely popular, but also colors, as now, for example, “champagne”. And not only outfits - a fashionable shade penetrates the human environment. And now the interior of the bedroom and the room becomes this color, and the color of champagne-metallic dominates in the kitchen
How to sculpt vegetables and fruits from plasticine
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Although it seems to many that modeling is a difficult task and not everyone can do it, in fact it is not. Everyone can make wonderful items by following simple guidelines and following the instructions step by step. The article gives some simple examples of how to sculpt vegetables and fruits from plasticine
What is cold batik
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Batik is a technique of painting on fabric. There are several varieties of this arts and crafts, differing in complexity - nodular (the simplest), hot (the most difficult) and cold batik. In this article, we will tell you about the latest
How to draw a chrysanthemum: a master class with a photo
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Everyone can draw. Even without studying at an art school, ordinary people are able to create masterpieces. Some people get it intuitively. But it does not matter if you can not immediately get the desired result. And to learn various techniques, there are master classes and lessons
Stylized birds: technique
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Stylization is a great way to add originality and unusualness to a drawing. One single rule - the object must be recognizable, unless, of course, it is something specific. Everything else is in the hands of the artist: ornaments, geometric shapes, color overflows. Everything you can imagine
Brutalism in architecture: the history of the emergence of style, famous architects of the USSR, photos of buildings
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The Brutalism style of architecture originated in Great Britain after World War II. It is distinguished by the rudeness of forms and material, which was justified in difficult times for all of Europe and the world. However, this direction was not just a way out of the difficult financial situation of countries, but also formed a special spirit and appearance of buildings, which reflected the political and social ideas of that time
Art Deco in architecture and interiors - features and interesting facts
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Art Deco in architecture has become a separate genre, despite the fact that it combines the features of many different directions. Although the period of its existence was short, many examples of this style still delight art historians and ordinary viewers
Barbizon school of painting. French landscape painters
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Many people know the Barbizon school of painting, but not everyone knows what this definition actually means. What artists were included in this group and how their work differed from the painting of other artists - read in this article
What color does redhead match with: color combination options
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Red is truly a summer color. It is associated with warmth, joy and energy. But what colors does this rich orange go with, other than the obvious red or yellow? Let's try to understand this article
What colors go with swamp color: combination options
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Marsh is one of the shades of green. This color is a kind of one of the basic ones, but it is not obvious to everyone what colors it should be combined with. To many, the color seems heavy and complex, but, contrary to popular belief, it looks great with a whole host of different shades of color
Timur Novikov, artist: biography, creativity, cause of death, memory
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Timur Novikov is a great man of his time. Artist, musician, artist. He brought a lot of new things to contemporary domestic art. Novikov organized many exhibitions and formed many creative associations. The main brainchild among them was the New Academy of Fine Arts, which gave birth to many talented authors
Lithuanian National Opera. 100 years of history
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Art is an immortal and all-encompassing concept. The National Opera of Lithuania - the cultural heritage of the country since 1920
Complementary colors give a variety of shades
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The Itten circle has an exhaustive range. But it’s worth narrowing it down to 10 shades and dividing it with radii, and complementary colors will be clearly visible
How to draw a sparrow
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Sparrows are birds of great beauty, drawing which is always a pleasure. You have watched many times how these lovely creatures fly to you and sit on the bars, piercing you with their convincing look
How to draw a transformer: tips and tricks
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Transformers are unusual creatures that came to Earth from another planet. Some with the mission of destroying our planet, and others - to save it
How to draw a soldier
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Many children love military-themed toys, soldiers are especially popular with them. But to draw a soldier will require a considerable amount of perseverance and assertiveness, especially if you have never done this before and just want to try your hand at depicting a military man. In general, it is believed that drawing a person is a very thankless undertaking
How to Draw a Werewolf: 5 Steps (with Pictures)
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Werewolves, ghouls, zombies and other representatives of evil spirits have become a popular topic in cinema and literature. Artists also picked up this trend, actively replenishing the world of fine art with gloomy creatures grinning against the backdrop of the full moon. If you are also seized by an unbridled desire to portray something kind of mystical, we suggest joining our topic "How to draw a werewolf with a pencil in stages"
Honored artist - title or title?
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Not all actors, singers and musicians receive the title of Honored Artist. To become one, you need to go through a long thorny path, where troubles, obstacles will come across, there will be people who will not mind putting a spoke in the wheels of a talented person, even if he is their friend and colleague. But there is no need to give up, you need to work long and hard. And then the reward and recognition will find you
Painting on glass: types and methods of making
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Modern art of home decoration is mastering new styles, techniques and materials. Not so long ago, another interesting direction appeared - a picture on glass
Drawing on glass. Sand drawings on glass
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In order to start painting with sand on glass, you must first decide what exactly you will paint. Only an experienced artist can improvise, and for the first drawing it is best to use inspiration from the finished picture
How is a proportional silhouette of a person born on paper?
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Like any other image, the silhouette of a person on paper begins to appear with the simplest lines. In many cases, at the first stages, the artist’s future idea is not entirely clear to others, but when he draws more specific outlines that indicate to us that this is a human figure, the image becomes much more understandable
How to draw graffiti beautifully?
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Painted graffiti usually catch our eye, making us admire the intricate lines over and over again. But we can create the same drawings ourselves. There is nothing complicated about this
From what paints can flesh color be obtained?
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In order for a pictorial portrait of a person to turn out to be alive and natural, the artist must be able to compose skin color well. Each painter has his own secrets of mixing colors, but still there are general rules and patterns, knowing which, you can easily compose any shades
Duncan Isadora: biography. Isadora Duncan and Yesenin
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Duncan Isadora is a woman who has never been afraid to go against public opinion. Our article provides a biography of Isadora Duncan, mentions her marriage to Sergei Yesenin
How to draw a full face portrait with a simple pencil
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Construction and drawing of living nature is one of the most difficult tasks in the process of teaching fine arts. To understand how to draw a portrait, you need to know the laws by which artists reveal the form and make the drawing look like the person being portrayed
How to paint with oil paints
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Drawing is a fascinating creative process that helps to express your feelings, desires, attitudes, thoughts. Painting with oil paints is not only exciting, but also truly exciting
Statue of David
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The unique creation of the world-famous Italian sculptor and painter Michelangelo Buonarroti - the statue of David - is the embodiment of human fortitude, power and nobility
Bronze sculptures: how they are cast, photo
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Bronze sculpture is part of the decor and a masterpiece of the master. As early as the 3rd millennium BC, bronze sculptures and vessels were made in Mesopotamia. The art form has survived to this day and, despite its antiquity, is very popular in the 21st century
3D drawing on asph alt - beauty in full
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Surely everyone has seen an unusual 3D drawing on asph alt on the Internet at least once. When this direction of art appeared and where you can see unusual paintings "live" - this is our article
Korovin's paintings are a legacy of Russian impressionism
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Russian artistic heritage is a huge layer in world culture, which is very important for its study. Our talented compatriots have created many masterpieces, becoming recognized masters in their fields. This article will talk about the outstanding founder of impressionism in Russia - Konstantin Korovin
Nikolai Kopeikin - modern satirical artist
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Society always notices people who create something unique. It is especially difficult to come up with something completely new in any developed area. The well-known Russian artist Nikolai Kopeikin succeeded in this, who managed not only to create a new direction in painting, but also to make his works relevant and topical
Gallery (Krasnodar): shopping center life
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"Gallery" (Krasnodar) has sheltered more than 500 stores of the most famous Russian and foreign brands. So this is a real paradise for shopaholics. Here you can carry out luxury shopping, purchase the necessary products, purchase household appliances and home accessories, visit a cinema
How to draw the Olympic Games in Sochi-2014 in stages
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The Winter Olympic Games in Sochi have become, perhaps, the main event in the sports life of Russia for many years. These happy days are somehow remembered by everyone. Not very active sports fans appreciated the opening ceremony of the Olympics, because sometimes goosebumps ran through the skin. But those who closely followed the events of the Games will remember the rapid ups and bitter downs