Art 2024, December

Drawing styles, or How do artists look at the world?

Drawing styles, or How do artists look at the world?

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Of course, you can't categorize all the art, but it helps to see the big picture and create the right impression. As in the case of clothing, in the visual arts there is a fashion for certain styles that replace each other from time to time. Let's see what are the main categories they are represented today

Roy Lichtenstein - the creator of the "pop art" style

Roy Lichtenstein - the creator of the "pop art" style

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Fickle, a little strange and certainly talented Roy Lichtenstein gave the world a new style of painting, which is loved by both critics and connoisseurs of beauty

Warhol Andy: biography and creativity

Warhol Andy: biography and creativity

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One of the founders of pop art, Andy Warhol, successfully turned his name into a brand. A multifaceted and versatile personality, he reliably inscribed himself in the history of the development of culture in the second half of the 20th century. What brought him such a resounding success?

Getting a yellow tint. Colors and shades. Shades of yellow. How to get yellow paint. Yellow color in clothes and interior

Getting a yellow tint. Colors and shades. Shades of yellow. How to get yellow paint. Yellow color in clothes and interior

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The first thing yellow is associated with is sunshine, so welcome after a long winter. Revitalization, spring, sociability, joy, fussiness - these are the main characteristics of yellow. This article is dedicated to the shades of this color

Watercolor drawings: a reflection of the state of mind

Watercolor drawings: a reflection of the state of mind

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Watercolor for most people is associated with childhood. The first “pictures” that so touch parents are drawn by kids with watercolors. School "masterpieces" are also created with these paints

Draw an apple in watercolor step by step

Draw an apple in watercolor step by step

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Apple is not only a tasty and he althy product, but also a great subject for drawing. Every novice artist should definitely try to depict this fruit in various techniques. In this case, we will talk about drawing an apple in watercolor

How to draw a person with a pencil: tips for beginners

How to draw a person with a pencil: tips for beginners

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Basic principles of competent construction of a human figure. Elementary graphic techniques of pencil drawing

Learn: how to draw people sitting on a chair or on the floor

Learn: how to draw people sitting on a chair or on the floor

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Drawing a person is quite difficult. Here you need to understand the anatomy. But if you take a ready-made drawing and just copy it, then it is quite possible that everything will work out. For those who want to draw themselves, it is still better to study the various human poses. And in this article we will try to figure out how to draw people sitting

Acrylic paintings: features of the technique

Acrylic paintings: features of the technique

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The topic of this material is acrylic paintings for beginners. This painting technique opened up a new reality to the world. This element is used not only by artists, it has found wide application in various fields

Which artists painted historical paintings? Historical and everyday paintings in the work of Russian artists of the XIX century

Which artists painted historical paintings? Historical and everyday paintings in the work of Russian artists of the XIX century

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Historical paintings know no boundaries in all the diversity of their genre. The main task of the artist is to convey to connoisseurs of art the belief in the realism of even mythical stories

Classicism in painting. Russian artists of this era

Classicism in painting. Russian artists of this era

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The artistic style in the art of Europe in the 17th - 19th centuries, the most important feature of which was a deep appeal to ancient art as an ideal, a standard, is classicism. In painting, as well as in sculpture, architecture and other types of creativity, the traditions of the Renaissance continued - faith in the power of the human mind, admiration for the ideals of measure and harmony of the ancient world

How to draw an owl with a child?

How to draw an owl with a child?

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If you ask a child of five or six years old about what kind of birds he knows, he will definitely name an owl. The owl is found in many cartoons and fairy tales. This is a very colorful bird. She has unusual yellow eyes. Owls are credited with wisdom and insight. In fairy tales and epics, they are endowed with various magical properties. Therefore, an aura of mystery hovers over these birds, which attracts attention to them so much. How to draw an owl? The answer to this question can be found below

English writer - how many of them do you know?

English writer - how many of them do you know?

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Arthur Conan Doyle is an English writer who created the most popular detective of all time. Interestingly, the author himself did not like his main character

Bartolomeo Rastrelli, architect: biography, works. Smolny Cathedral, Winter Palace, Stroganov Palace

Bartolomeo Rastrelli, architect: biography, works. Smolny Cathedral, Winter Palace, Stroganov Palace

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Architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli - the creator of many delightful and beautiful buildings in our country. Its palaces and religious buildings amaze with their solemnity and splendor, pride and roy alty

Muse Erato is the muse of love poetry. Erato - muse of love and wedding poetry

Muse Erato is the muse of love poetry. Erato - muse of love and wedding poetry

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Ancient Greek muses are patrons of art and science. They inspired the creation of masterpieces, helped to focus on the most important and valuable, to see beauty even in the most familiar and simple things. One of the nine sisters, Erato's muse, was associated with love lyrics and wedding songs. She inspired the manifestation and praise of the best of feelings, taught to selflessly surrender to love

Zhostovo tray: history and manufacturing methods. Zhostovo painting on trays

Zhostovo tray: history and manufacturing methods. Zhostovo painting on trays

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Bright magnificent flowers skillfully scattered by the skillful hand of the artist on a dark glossy metal surface - this is a traditional Zhostovo painting on trays. Today, the Russian Zhostovo tray is known all over the world and is a kind of hallmark of Russia. This article is about how and when folk craft was born in the village of Zhostovo, what basic techniques and plots have been used by craftsmen since ancient times, and what are the main stages of applying magical floral ornaments to a tray

Types of painting. Art painting. Art painting on wood

Types of painting. Art painting. Art painting on wood

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Russian art painting changes the color scheme, the rhythm of lines and proportionality. Industrial "soulless" goods become warm and alive through the efforts of artists. Various types of painting create a special positive emotional background, consonant with the area where the fishery exists

Berthe Morisot. The path of the artist

Berthe Morisot. The path of the artist

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The name of Berthe Morisot is inextricably linked with the era of impressionism. The only woman in the circle of "outcasts", a successful artist, muse, la femme fatale of her time. Bertha Morisot, in her short but vibrant life, managed to conquer the peaks of the picturesque Olympus and leave her indelible mark on the history of painting forever

The butterfly garden in St. Petersburg: tropical beauty in the northern city

The butterfly garden in St. Petersburg: tropical beauty in the northern city

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The Butterfly Garden in St. Petersburg on Bolshaya Morskaya Street opens its doors to visitors every day. This is an amazing place where you can plunge into the bright and colorful world of tropical nature

Leonardo da Vinci, Saint Jerome. History of one painting

Leonardo da Vinci, Saint Jerome. History of one painting

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The painting "Saint Jerome" is one of the most expressive works of the great master of the Renaissance. Today it is kept in the Vatican Pinakothek and, despite its incompleteness, attracts more and more attention of fans of the work of Leonardo da Vinci

"The Annunciation" - a painting by Leonardo da Vinci: two masterpieces of the master

"The Annunciation" - a painting by Leonardo da Vinci: two masterpieces of the master

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“The Annunciation” is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci based on a classic biblical story. Many artists, from the Middle Ages to the avant-garde, turned to the image of the Virgin Mary in front of the proclaiming angel. During the Renaissance, this story was captured on the canvases of the great masters countless times. Nevertheless, none of them attracts as much attention of researchers and admirers of painting from all over the world as Leonardo's masterpiece

The painting "The Birth of Venus". Bouguereau Adolf-William

The painting "The Birth of Venus". Bouguereau Adolf-William

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The painting "The Birth of Venus" by Bouguereau is less known to the townsfolk than the famous masterpiece by Sandro Botticelli. Despite this, it is rightfully considered the pearl of the world's artistic heritage

I.N. Kramskoy. Portrait of Nekrasov

I.N. Kramskoy. Portrait of Nekrasov

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Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy created two portraits of the great Russian poet. The works were written in a difficult time, in the oppressive tragic atmosphere of the last months of Nekrasov's life. Both of them are considered one of the best in the gallery of portrait images, which Kramskoy created during his long creative life

Vladimir Lyubarov, artist. Biography, photos, paintings by Vladimir Lyubarov

Vladimir Lyubarov, artist. Biography, photos, paintings by Vladimir Lyubarov

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The article is dedicated to the work of Vladimir Lyubarov - one of the outstanding contemporary artists. An original book graphic artist and painter who creates original, memorable images

G. Donizetti, "Love Potion" (opera): content, description and reviews

G. Donizetti, "Love Potion" (opera): content, description and reviews

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Lightness, unobtrusiveness and charm - all this is “Love Potion” (opera). The content of the masterpiece is melodramatic, but diluted with ingenuous comic moments

The most beautiful shades of red

The most beautiful shades of red

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Undoubtedly, the brightest, most persistent and attractive color of all is red. Some avoid him, because they see him as too bold, bold, frank. Others, for the same reasons, elevate them to a cult, buying clothes in a similar range and decorating their home in the same way. This tone is widespread among artists - it is found both in modern reproductions and in the works of ancient masters. Therefore, let's look at what shades of red are, and where they can be found

Anime characters (girls). The influence of hair color on their character

Anime characters (girls). The influence of hair color on their character

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Unusual, bright, captivating and cute girls from the world of anime. They are outwardly similar to each other, but always so different in type, character, personalities. But what is remarkable, even hair color has a significant meaning for an anime girl, which affects her role in the cartoon

Drawing with acrylics. Paintings and their features

Drawing with acrylics. Paintings and their features

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Today we will tell you how to paint with acrylic paints. Pictures created in this way are incredibly alive. Next, we will look at several examples of the application of this technique

Yellow cadmium for oil painting: properties and obtaining paints

Yellow cadmium for oil painting: properties and obtaining paints

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Cadmium - natural and artificial. Chemical properties of yellow cadmium. How paint is obtained in production - dry and wet methods. Features a light shade - bright lemon. Features midtones, dark (orange) cadmium

Perfect and irreplaceable pastel colors

Perfect and irreplaceable pastel colors

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In our everyday vocabulary, the phrase "pastel colors" is quite common. It is used in the field of decor, and in the field of personal image, and in various types of art. So let's try to understand this definition and understand in which cases it is acceptable and in which it is not

Batik paintings. Technique

Batik paintings. Technique

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Batik originated in Indonesia. But even from ancient times in Russia they painted fabrics. This technology in the modern world is known as batik. Every artist has their own approach to making

What is an architectural ensemble. The architectural ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin

What is an architectural ensemble. The architectural ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin

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Russian poets devoted many lines to the Moscow Kremlin. This masterpiece of medieval architecture is depicted on many canvases by famous artists. The Moscow Kremlin is an outstanding architectural ensemble in Russia. And that's what this article is about

Family portrait in pencil. Famous family portraits (photo)

Family portrait in pencil. Famous family portraits (photo)

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A family portrait is a great way to immortalize your loved ones and remember them for years to come. What types of portraits are there? How can you draw a picture? You can find information about this in our article

Learning to draw autumn: a landscape with a tree

Learning to draw autumn: a landscape with a tree

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Drawing autumn is easy and simple at the same time. It is enough to use a small amount of colors from the entire richest palette - and the picture is ready. But to convey the mood, a special state peculiar only to autumn nature - this is the main difficulty

How to Draw Grandparents: A Practical Guide for Toddlers and Their Parents

How to Draw Grandparents: A Practical Guide for Toddlers and Their Parents

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Grandparents play a very important role in the lives of many people. Sometimes they are engaged in our upbringing, sometimes they spoil us beyond measure, but they love us, probably more than the parents themselves! And sometimes they even replace them. It's good to have such people in life. What a pity that not all of us have them. Let's talk today about how to draw grandparents, these irreplaceable family members. Encourage your child to create together, watching how he will do it

RAL palette. All features

RAL palette. All features

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This article will cover all the characteristics of the RAL palette. Also, after reading the article, you can familiarize yourself with the rules of its use

Venetian carnival: history and modernity

Venetian carnival: history and modernity

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The Venice Carnival is a brilliant, grandiose, unsurpassed event in Italy, which is famous all over the world! This masquerade ball is the oldest of all carnivals in the world! Every year it is held in Venice, and people from all countries, from all corners of the world come here

Janna Modigliani - the muse of the great artist

Janna Modigliani - the muse of the great artist

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The couple of Jeanne and Amadeo Modigliani sipped a lot of grief before taking pride of place in the history of painting. Let's plunge together into the story of their selfless love

Vyacheslav Klykov, sculptor: biography, date and place of birth, awards, creativity, personal life, interesting facts, date and cause of death

Vyacheslav Klykov, sculptor: biography, date and place of birth, awards, creativity, personal life, interesting facts, date and cause of death

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It will be about the sculptor Klykov. This is a fairly famous person who created many unique and beautiful sculptural compositions. Let's talk in detail about his biography, and also consider aspects of his work

The richest fictional characters: list

The richest fictional characters: list

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Fictional characters often help sell a product or service. Therefore, they are part of the mass culture characteristic of bourgeois society. Who knows why Forbs, along with the real rich, has been forming a rating of virtual, invented images since 2002? Perhaps so that its employees are not considered finished crackers. Maybe to bring a subtle touch of humor to the statement of modern business peaks