Art 2024, November
What does the Hedgehog see in the fog? Philosophizing on the theme of the cartoon
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
Learning to draw a graphic portrait with a pencil
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
Exhibitions of degenerate art and music. Degenerate art is
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
Sergey Golitsyn. "Forty Prospectors" - a story or a story?
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
Igor Sakharov: paintings. Sharing Talent
In our era of permissiveness, the question arises of what can be the criterion of true art. The language of images, which hides the innermost world of the creator, the creator. A visible image gives scope for thought, a kind of mystery, allows you to become a participant in the creative process
How to draw an umbrella. Master classes for beginner artists
The question of how to draw an umbrella may arise in front of people of any age. After all, the ability to depict objects is always useful in life
The painting "Tower of Babel": description
What attracts the attention of the audience of the painting by Pieter Brueghel "The Tower of Babel"? What symbols and images are included in it?
Arts and crafts - the basis of the beauty of the objective world
What do you need arts and crafts for; What methods are used to create decorative elements? Story about the All-Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art
Harmony of flowers. Color Harmony Palette
The nature of the planet Earth is full of extraordinary places, the variety of colors and bright shades of which amaze the imagination. The saturation and depth of the hidden corners of the globe have always excited the souls of designers, artists and simply connoisseurs of beauty. That is why the harmony of colors in nature has become the basis for choosing a palette and a source of emotional inspiration for creative people
Color harmony. Circle of color combinations. Color matching
The harmony of color combinations is quite important for many aspects of our life. After all, it is necessary to take into account the degree of interaction of various shades and color combinations in the interior, in clothing, in various types of art and in many other industries
Peter Klodt, sculptor: biography and works
The brilliant sculptor Klodt Petr Karlovich was going to become a military man from childhood. I chose creativity. And he began to study without mentors. And yet, by the will of circumstances, he became a first-class foundry worker. It was he who gave impetus to the development of this art
The Bell Tower of Ivan the Great Moscow Kremlin
The Ivan the Great Bell Tower is a unique building with an interesting and long history. Anyone who comes to the capital of Russia can visit this valuable architectural monument and enjoy its view
Outstanding architect Montferrand Auguste: biography, works
St. Petersburg, or, as it was also called, Northern Palmyra, owes its majestic appearance not least to European architects, who were invited by Russian monarchs to decorate and equip it. Among them is the architect Montferrand. Many of his creations today are among the most famous symbols of the city on the Neva and adorn most of the tourist avenues
Portraits of Russian writers, masters of beautiful words
In the 19th century, the opinion of a writer or poet was important to society. It could influence the course of history or decide someone's fate. The power hidden in the works of Russian classics has become a source of inspiration not only for domestic successors of the writer's craft, but also played the role of a tuning fork for foreign authors who have received worldwide recognition
Sculptor Evgeny Vuchetich: biography and works
Sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich… This is the name of the creator of great monuments that have survived despite decades. This is the name of a gifted sculptor whose sculptures have great symbolic meaning. This is the name of a person with a bright talent and an unusual fate
Churchill's paintings: a story of beauty
Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was not only an outstanding political figure, but also a journalist and writer who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953, but also a gifted self-taught artist. He left behind a huge legacy in this area: more than five hundred works
"Mother and Child": a picture of the world, peace, happiness
Every child who is born has his own angel, and his name is simply - mom. A mother teaches her baby from infancy and takes care of him until old age, not seeing him as an adult. She is always ready to hug and support in difficult moments of life and rejoice at his first uncertain steps, words and any achievements. Mother and child - a picture that always touches a person
Dmitry Arkadyevich Nalbandyan, artist: biography, creativity, memory
In connection with the 105th anniversary of the artist in 2011, another exhibition of D. Nalbandyan opened the doors at the Manege. It presented all the genres in which the master worked - portrait, still life, historical paintings, landscape. Collected canvases from various exhibition pavilions and museum-workshop. She demonstrated how diverse was the talent of the artist, who was accustomed to think of only as a "court painter"
William Hogarth's paintings with descriptions and titles
Hogarth, William (1697-1764) - an outstanding English engraver, painter and art theorist. The paintings of William Hogarth, made in a lively realistic style, revealed the vices of contemporary society
Artist Fragonard: interesting facts, paintings with names
Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806) was a painter and engraver of the sensual and refined, epicurean in its atmosphere Rococo period. He is, above all, a master of the pastoral and gallant genre in all its countless manifestations. We will try to present his most famous and expressive works
Paintings by Sergei Andriyaka. Continuation of the traditions of the best Russian masters
The world that the artist Andriyaka Sergey Nikolaevich sees and captures is amazing. These are rural and urban landscapes, still lifes. They amaze with the freshness of perception of familiar, familiar objects, which, under the brush of the artist, acquire poetry, lyricism and a special charm
Happening - what is it? Examples in art
Modern art involves a mixture of colors, an extravaganza that cannot be taken aloof. One of her genres is happening. It is literally the art of action. In it, the viewer himself is the demiurge. He does not inquire about “what's happening”, but actively takes part in everything, improvising and mixing all known styles and techniques. The boundary between the viewer and the artist in contemporary art is practically erased, sometimes creating the impression that they are changing places
Liza del Giocondo: biography, interesting facts. Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci
We, unfortunately, know little about the life that Lisa del Giocondo led. Her biography will be presented to your attention
Alexander Mikhailovich Gerasimov, artist: paintings, biography
The life of an artist cannot be cloudless, even if outwardly everything is fine. A real master is always in search of means of artistic expression and plots that will affect a person who has turned his gaze to his picture
Konstantin Razumov is a mysterious painter
Actually, everything connected with the artist's life is mysterious. Wikipedia is only available in English or Spanish. No interviews in newspapers or magazines. Apparently, Konstantin Razumov leads a closed life. He puts his paintings up for sale, not himself
Fields, expanses of wheat in the works of Van Gogh. Painting "Wheat field with cypresses"
Nature has always occupied a special place in the work of landscape painters. Among these paintings, in a special place is the creation of the outstanding Van Gogh "Wheat Field with Cypresses"
How to make a simple and beautiful pattern - geometric ornament
Need to make a beautiful pattern? Geometric ornament is the easiest option. Do you want to know how to draw it? Read the article
How to draw a Pokemon? Master class: five simple steps
Does your child just love Pokemon? Do you want to please him and learn how to draw these wonderful animals? This tutorial will help
Beautiful and warm autumn still life
Translated into Russian, the word "still life" means "dead nature". To put it simply, such a picture depicts inanimate objects in a certain color scheme and with a characteristic fall of light and shadows. It is very difficult to depict a visible composition with the help of pencils and paints, to convey all the shades, mood and spirit
Painted trees. Paints, pencil and gouache
Painted trees, grass, foliage are important details when creating a landscape. Drawing them is not as easy as it seems, so you have to master certain techniques. Beginning artists need to start drawing with simple pencils, only then can they color and use other techniques
Right hemispheric drawing: methodology, techniques and exercises
A small child picks up a brush and enthusiastically runs it over the sheet, smears the paint with his finger and is rightfully proud of his masterpiece. It doesn’t matter to him whether he does it right or not, the main thing is the pleasure of the process
Details on how to draw "Gravity Falls"
Today we will look at how to draw Gravity Falls step by step. It's about a cartoon. Thanks to this lesson, you will be able to portray its main characters - Wendy, Dipper and Mabel. Consider their features separately
Fouette is a dance figure
Fouette is a common short name for a movement in classical dance. It is played as a series of repeated tours at a fast tempo. When performing these movements, the working leg after the end of each of the 360-degree turns opens to the side
How to draw pine trees step by step
Now we will look at how to draw pine trees with a pencil. This is a coniferous plant. However, if you try to draw each needle with a pencil, you can waste a week. Thus, it is possible to depict only a pine branch covered with cones. A whole tree won't fit on paper with this approach
Details on how to draw Dipper
Now we will look at how to draw Dipper. We are talking about one of the cartoon characters called Gravity Falls. We will divide our instructions into several stages to facilitate the process of creating a picture
Moscow courtyards Paintings for all time
Moscow… Multi-million metropolis, constant rush and traffic jams, glass and metal in architecture. Everything, as in any other world capital. Can there really be another - quiet and calm Moscow? Imagine the Moscow courtyards of the 19th century. Simplicity and even some provinciality, inexpressive houses, unremarkable places. Such landscapes were seen by many Muscovites from the windows of their houses more than a century ago. We also have the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of our ancestors
Filimonov painting and patterns. The history of the Filimonovo toy
In the 19th century, the Filimonov toy was purchased home, bought for a gift. The presence of such a figurine in the house was a very good sign. It was believed that she brings happiness, good luck, family well-being to the house, and also protects from slander and evil spells. The history of the Filimonovo toy is very unusual and interesting
Genre and type of fine art
A type of fine art is an established form of creative manifestation capable of artistically realizing the life content in various material incarnations. There is a certain classification of types and genres of fine arts, which include both ancient and modern forms
Russian wooden sculptures
Russian sculpture began its journey from the time of the Slavs, paganism. Our lands were rich in forests, so wood was the most accessible material for both construction and creativity
How to draw a figure skater in motion
We draw a figure skater. We choose the pose and materials with which we will depict the model. We consider in detail all the stages of the drawing