Art 2024, November
American artist Mark Ryden - the creator of strange works
This American artist is considered the king of pop surrealism, and critics call him the Tim Burton of painting. The author himself rejects such definitions and declares that his images, born from the subconscious, are carefully filtered, and in surrealism the factor of chance is important. Drawing inspiration from book illustrations and good music, artist Mark Ryden loves Carroll's work and is flattered by comparisons between his characters and those in the Alice tales
What is hardbass: dance direction or youth philosophy
Modern dance styles that young people are fond of came to Russia mainly from the West. But every rule has its own exception. Such an exception in the dance world was the hard bass movement. However, this name refers to both the dance and the music to which it dances
Opera Alcina, Bolshoi Theatre: reviews, description, history and interesting facts
The opera "Alcina" by Handel on the New Stage of the Bolshoi Theater can be attributed to the sensation of the theatrical season of 2017. Director Cathy Mitchell, with her production, provides an opportunity to reconsider the traditional attitude towards opera not only to the audience, but also to critics
"Romeo and Juliet" - ice show in Moscow. Reviews, cast and features
Any ambitious director strives to put on a play with original content. The theater stage saw numerous productions of the story that “there is no sadder thing in the world,” so Ilya Averbukh had no idea to simply transfer the play to the ice arena. The ice performance "Romeo and Juliet" in his production is an unexpected look at this tragic story
The painting by Leonardo da Vinci "The Baptism of Christ" is one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance
"The Baptism of Christ" - a picture of the great genius of the Renaissance Leonardo da Vinci - is written on one of the significant stories of the Christian faith. It is an indicator of the worldview of the Western Europeans of that time
Tone in art is one of the most important tools for an artist
The tonal solution of the picture is no less important than the color one, and in a black and white image it is the main one. What is tone in visual arts?
American artist Jeff Koons: biography, creativity and interesting facts
Modern art. Kitsch. These words for a modern person are not an empty phrase. Jeff Koons is considered the brightest representative of this trend. Moreover, the name of this person is known and popular in the field of art. He is rich and famous. He is both open and incomprehensible, his art is flashy, outrageous, his works are annoyingly attractive. And yet he is a recognized modern genius. So Jeff Koons
The play "Amsterdam": reviews, actors and interesting facts
In January 2017, the performance "Amsterdam" was performed at the Sovremennik Theater based on Alexander Galin's play "Parade". This is an ironic comedy about homophobia in Russia that makes you think seriously about tolerance. The play deals with the problem of fathers and children. This topic is not new in art and in life, more and more often such issues are raised in society in the context of the confrontation between European and Russian views. Now the problem is most urgent, since many children of the we althy
How to draw a saw? step by step lesson
Drawing is a fascinating and useful activity. Promotes the development of fine motor skills, mindfulness, coordination of movements. One who has mastered the art of painting begins to feel form, color and space. But many never pick up a pencil and brush, believing that they do not have enough talent. Although becoming an artist is not as difficult as it seems. Start simple. For example, learn how to draw a saw. A step-by-step lesson will help even a child cope with the task
How to draw a turnip looks like?
Drawing lessons with children from 3 years old make us look at fairy tales and fairy tales differently. Despite the fact that it seems to us that the kids will not draw anything complicated, the teacher has to prepare for the classes very carefully. We need to think about what questions children can ask, what interesting things to tell them, how to make the learning process interesting? In this article we will tell you how to draw a turnip
How to compose a ballad: basic guidelines
If at least once in your life you caught yourself thinking that you want to compose your own ballad, then before you start writing it, you need to know what its structure is and how to compose it correctly. Get ready not only to write about something real, but also to fantasize as it should - and then your ballad will be the real one! And remember, everything can be learned
Drama Theater of the Republic of Karelia "Creative Workshop" in Petrozavodsk: history, address, repertoire
“Creative Workshop” is considered a young but progressive theater, in demand for its talents and its repertoire. Where is he located? What is its history and current activity? What is remarkable about the repertoire of the “Creative Workshop” of Petrozavodsk? Let's find out
What is language in art: the emergence and interpretation of the term
Not only man has the ability to speak. Everything that surrounds us can transmit information. For example, art. Whether it is a painting, a sculpture, a literary text or a dance, they speak to us in their own special language. It is not always easy to know him, but it is he who opens up new facets and possibilities for understanding the world before a person. You will learn more about what language is in art from this article
How to draw a seven-color flower step by step
Flowers are one of the most popular subjects for drawing by experienced and novice artists. Children love to depict the world around them, this is an excellent training for artistic abilities and the development of creative thinking. Step-by-step instructions on how to draw a seven-flower flower will help you create a wonderful picture from scratch that you can decorate the interior with
Opening - what is it and what is it eaten with?
Opening, or 'op' for short, is the intro to a movie, series, cartoon, TV show, or computer game. The main task is to captivate the viewer, to mark the beginning of the work, without becoming a spoiler. Now opening can rightly be considered a separate art form
Pit Mondrian, artist: short biography and interesting facts
This article is about the artist Piet Mondrian. His biography is given, his style is described, the most famous paintings of the creator are attached
The painting "Overgrown pond" Polenov V. D.: history of creation, description and reviews
History of writing and a brief description of the painting "Overgrown Pond" Vasily Polenov. What is the uniqueness of the picture and what reviews do critics leave about the work?
Salavat Shcherbakov: biography and works of the sculptor
Salavat Shcherbakov is a sculptor, People's Artist of Russia and just a talented person. For several decades of creative activity, he created many colorful, monumental sculptures of great, even epoch-making significance for our entire country
Constructivism in painting. Styles and trends in the visual arts
Such an artistic style as constructivism arose in the USSR in 1920-1930. Of all the Russian trends in art, he turned out to be the most influential in world terms. For ten years, this direction captured Bolshevik Russia, and the rest of the world was fond of it much longer. The ideology and external properties of constructivism can be traced in contemporary art and architecture to this day
Canvas is: description, properties, application, types and features
Painting is a popular activity available today not only to professional artists, but also to amateurs. Every painting starts with a base. Canvas is a wonderful basis for a painting
Abstract artists: main ideas, trends
Translated from Latin, abstractionism means removal, distraction. This was the name of a new art form that arose in the twentieth century. Its essence lies in the rejection of the image of real phenomena and objects in graphics, painting and sculpture. Abstraction artists created non-figurative non-objective compositions that reveal some kind of “new” reality
Let's talk about how to draw eyes with a pencil
The eyes are the mirror of the human soul. To draw them realistically is a very delicate matter. That is what we will talk about in this article. You will learn how to draw eyes with a pencil
The scariest picture in the world - mystical stories
It's no secret that art gives beauty and life. However, there are cases when his objects gave rise to evil, misfortune and destruction. So, for example, the most terrible picture in the world, due to inexplicable circumstances, thousands of people enter into a state of depression, close to suicide. Read more below
Cubism in twentieth century painting
Analytical and synthetic cubism in twentieth century painting. Search and development of new forms of reality display
Prom night scenes: features and recommendations
Graduation party for every person in the world should go in the best way and remain in memory forever. This unforgettable event is a farewell to the past and an open road to the future, and this “transition” must take place at the highest level. In order for the holiday to go off with a bang, they come up with and put on special scenes for graduation. They are very light and cheerful, with them time will fly by quickly and excitingly
Purple color - what is it? Do not know? Then we go to you
Magenta can be obtained by mixing red and blue or red and purple. Its darker shades are called plum, lighter - lavender. It may be dominated by a red tone, or an emphasis may be placed on blue, but in any case this color will be called magenta
Performance - what is it? Let's try to figure it out
If someone has a question: "Performance - what is it?" - we can safely answer that this is primarily the performer himself, his body, gestures, additional attributes in the form of costumes, props and other expressive means
How to draw Barbie beautifully?
Few people know, but the first Barbie was made 53 years ago! Over the past time, her popularity has not decreased, and even, on the contrary, new modifications of dolls have begun to appear, which also win the sympathy of visitors to children's stores. Girls very often have a question: “How to draw Barbie?” Now we will consider this process step by step
Bacchanalia: what is it and how bad is it?
Bacchanalia. What it is, many represent mainly on the canvases of the great painter Peter Paul Rubens. There is hardly anyone who has never heard this word. And everyone roughly represents its meaning. But few people think about the origin of this word and the phenomenon it denotes
How to draw a horse step by step: a simple diagram
Learning to draw animals is not an easy task, because it requires a well-developed ability to display the correct proportions in the drawing. The image of a horse requires special skills. However, if you draw this graceful animal in stages, then even a child will cope with the task. Let's see how to draw a horse step by step using a regular pencil
How to draw a tank: step by step instructions for beginners
If you want to explain to a child how to draw a tank, then first you need to learn how to do it yourself. You will succeed if you study the instructions in detail, find suitable drawings that you can focus on, and draw all the details
Puppets that look like people: interesting facts
Pictures of dolls that look like people are increasingly seen in a variety of print media. What is it: another whim of changeable fashion, or, on the contrary, a return to tradition? Let's try to figure it out
Exhibition of Titian at the Pushkin Museum: a brief overview
This summer, at the end of June, an exhibition of Titian opened in the Pushkin Museum. Its work was planned to be completed at the end of September, but due to the extreme excitement of visitors and the giant queues that began to accumulate at the entrance, they decided to extend it until early October. What exactly did art historians show to Muscovites and guests of the city? In total, eleven paintings by one of the most amazing and mysterious painters of the Renaissance were exhibited
Greek ornament is relevant today
Greek ornament today is becoming extremely relevant in the design of clothing, household items, architecture, furniture decoration, costume jewelry and even tattoos. This happens because it was in Greece that back in the 9th-8th centuries BC, vessels appeared, decorated with graceful silhouette, encircling, ray-shaped or geometric repeating patterns
"Danae" by Rembrandt: the history of the painting and interesting facts about its creation
In the 20th century, many paintings by great artists suffered from attacks by vandals. Rembrandt's Danae is no exception. After a long restoration, she returned to her original place in the Hermitage, but already under armored glass
Italian composer Rossini: biography, creativity, life story and best works
Italy is an amazing country. Either the nature there is special, or the people living in it are extraordinary, but the world's best works of art are somehow connected with this Mediterranean state
Konenkov Sergey Timofeevich: biography, sculptures, personal life
The famous sculptor, artist Sergey Timofeevich Konenkov is one of the brightest representatives of Russian culture. It was he who managed to revive the images of the Russian fairy tale. Wood as the original material of Russian creativity Konenkov successfully revived in his creations
Artist Sychkov Fedot Vasilyevich: biography, features of creativity and interesting facts
In Sychkov's paintings, love is traced with his homeland, his land, for the people around him. They have become a harmonious reflection of the lifestyle of an ordinary working person and his simple joys. The beauty of nature, the brightness of emotional images - all this will draw attention to the work of this talented person
What is Meyerhold biomechanics?
Karl Casimir Theodor Meyergold. Russian man with Germanic roots. A great director who wholeheartedly accepted the October Revolution of 1917. Communist and fiery tribune of the new revolutionary theatre. He had a quarrelsome character and an inquisitive, searching mind. This is how contemporaries remember the creator of the theatrical system "Meyerhold's biomechanics"
Artist Bogdanov-Belsky Nikolai Petrovich: biography, features of creativity, best paintings
Complex and controversial fate. A brilliant start to an artistic career and recognition at home. The artist Nikolai Bogdanov-Belsky could not stay in Russia after the Bolshevik government came to power. Only the death that overtook the painter in Berlin in February 1945 saved him from a new meeting with the communist Soviet regime