Art 2024, April
The impact of technology on contemporary art
Technology and contemporary art definitely have a close connection with each other, which one - specifically for FB.ru, the heroine of the era of metamodernism, an art hunter and the first representative of the conceptual direction of bionic art, Henry Mova told
Boris Mikhailovich Nemensky: biography, personal life, creativity, photo
People's Artist Nemensky Boris Mikhailovich rightfully deserved his honorary title. Having gone through the hardships of the war and continued his studies at an art school, he fully revealed himself as a person, subsequently realizing the importance of introducing the younger generation to creativity. For more than thirty years, his educational program of fine arts has been operating in the country and abroad
Stroganov school: features, famous works and characteristic style
In Russia in the 16th-17th centuries there were quite a few icon-painting workshops, which, united, created special directions and schools of drawing. Not all works of those years have survived to this day, the most famous are the works of the Stroganov school of icon painting, which was formed thanks to well-known merchant patrons
Cold tones. How to identify dark and light cold tones? How to choose your cold tone?
The concepts of "warm" and "cold tones" are widely used in a wide variety of areas of life, and especially in art. Almost all books related to painting, fashion or interior design mention color shades. But the authors mainly stop at the fact that they state the fact that a work of art was performed in one tone or another. Since the concepts of warm and cold colors are widespread, they require more detailed and careful consideration
Digital architecture: main features, architects, examples
Digital architecture is a new breath of the digital age of humanity. It is fundamentally different from other styles (baroque, classicism, empire, postmodernism, minimalism, gothic) not only in its external parameters, but also in its internal structures. You can learn more about this direction by reading this article
The very first anime in history
In our country, anime is a prerequisite for the emergence of a subculture, in Japan it is a special segment of the economy that brings good income to the state treasury. The debate about when the very first anime appeared does not stop today
Ambrogio Lorenzetti: biography, creativity, contribution to culture
Ambrogio Lorecetti is one of the greatest artists in world culture. He lived and created his works in Italian Siena in the 14th century. But even today, his work has not yet been studied to the end. The exact date of the birth of Ambrogio Lorenzetti is unknown
Oriental still life: originality and harmony
Oriental still life is easily recognizable by its composition and color scheme. A beautiful oriental fabric acts as a drapery, the reflections of juicy fruits and silver items echo with its brilliance. But even the old brass or tinned copper utensils, decorated with engraving, still speak of the high skill of the people and their innate sense of harmony
Still life with a bottle - a classic of the genre
It is rare to see a bottle of vodka in paintings, but a misted decanter or an expensive container of wine can often be seen. This speaks of the culture of the people, of their values. Now, looking at a still life with a bottle of wine, one can definitely say which year was the most fruitful in terms of winemaking and which wine was in price
Ornament in Art Nouveau style. Art Nouveau, Secession, Jugendstil and Eastern culture
Golden paintings by G. Klimt, in which he often depicted the Paradise tree, carry the symbolism of eternal life, love and happiness. Art Nouveau style is designed to make dreams of natural beauty, heavenly life and eternal love come true
Silver crimson speckled: wolf, bear and crimson jacket
Many people have heard the expression "sulphur-crimson speckled color", but not everyone thought about whether such a shade exists in nature as it really is. As it turned out, the gray-brown color can be spectacular and bright
Ideal proportion in architecture: usage and examples
What do the Pentagon and the Pyramid of Giza or Notre Dame Cathedral have in common. The answer will be unexpected - geometry. It is mathematics and geometry that unites these structures with the help of one secret formula, which looks like a: b=b: c or c: b=b: a. This formula determines the proportions in the architecture of famous buildings. Everything is simple
Aivazovsky's paintings in the Tretyakov Gallery: list and description
What paintings by Aivazovsky can be seen in the Tretyakov Gallery? How many paintings did the master marine painter paint in his entire life? Which paintings are the most popular, and which famous person bought them?
Local color: concept and basic shades
Local colors can be used when working with landscapes. This unusual art style is called pointe. Work with this technique involves applying to the canvas only those paints that cannot be mixed with each other. Such paints are applied in small but frequent strokes of a rectangular or round shape
Paintings with poppy fields by Claude Monet
The most famous impressionist and "godfather" of this new direction in painting, Claude Monet is known for returning to the same landscapes many times. These are his favorite lakes with water lilies, and poppy fields - pictures that we will consider in this article
Painting Nude Maja by Francisco Goya
The article tells about the most famous painting by F. Goya "Nude Maja", about the relationship between the artist and the model, about the perception of the painting (and its sexuality) by the artist's contemporaries and people of the 21st century. Briefly about who the mahi, maho, macho, and subculture "machism" are, about works of art inspired by the history of the creation of this canvas in the nude genre in the era of the Inquisition and directly related to the biography of the great Spanish artist
Maxfield Parrish: biography of the artist, famous paintings
The article tells about the artist Maxfield Parrish, his work as an illustrator and just a landscape painter. The style of the artist, his drawing techniques, the peculiarity of the choice of sitters and models are considered. The history of his painting "Dawn" is given - one of the most famous and popular works among American artists of the early twentieth century
Vladimir Vladimirovich Dmitriev - artist and theater decorator
Theater is a special kind of art, which can be safely called collective. In fact, he is not limited to the stage and actors. After all, the backstage always hides a lot of people of various professions. So, in the topic of today's publication, we will talk about the theater artist Vladimir Dmitriev
Portraits of Raphael: names and descriptions of masterpieces
Raphael Santi - the famous painter and architect of the Renaissance. The largest museums in the world are proud of his works: the Louvre, the Hermitage, the Dresden Gallery, the London National Gallery and the Vatican Palace. The article deals with the works of Raphael in the portrait genre: images of Popes Julius II and Leo X, young people, the cardinal, Baldassare Castiglione, Agnolo Doni. A description of the paintings and the history of the creation of some of them is given
In memory of Grigoriev Alexander Vladimirovich
The source of inspiration is the great secret of creativity. It is impossible to explain why the plot is born, where such colors come from, what underlies the inner light and emotional dynamics of the picture. Happy childhood, love and deep connection with the small motherland. Perhaps this filled the work of Alexander Grigoriev
Alexey Merinov, artist and cartoonist
Everyone loves to laugh, but the cartoons of Alexei Merinov not only make you laugh, but make you think and become a little better. Satire and humor, irony and grotesque, fairy tale and today's reality, his own recognizable graphic style - all this is about the artist Alexei Merinov. About the artist, his works, the features of his work and described in the article
How to draw a three-dimensional cross: step by step instructions
How to draw a three-dimensional cross by cells using a special technique. Step-by-step image creation according to the rules. How to place dots, connect blocks with lines, draw details that will provide a 3D effect, paint over the picture and decorate with various elements
Escher's "Waterfall". Mind games
Optical illusions, mirages, tricks are the result of the imperfection of our perception or are these unique opportunities that we do not know how to use reasonably yet? What is more important: scrupulously reproducing reality or creating your own reality filled with riddles and paradoxes?
Metal paintings: description, technique, photo
Metal paintings are gaining popularity in modern interior design. In the author's works, the masters use both the latest and classic techniques. The most spectacular works of arts and crafts are those that combine the old methods of manual processing of metals and innovative
How to draw a Viking with a pencil?
Vikings were called participants in medieval Scandinavian sea voyages in the 8th-11th centuries. They are often depicted as stern, bearded men with an ax in their hands and a horned helmet on their heads. And although in fact the Vikings did not wear them, this attribute is firmly entrenched in the modern image of the Viking, which we will try to draw
"The Holy Family" by Michelangelo: description, history, photo
The painting on wood "The Holy Family" by Michelangelo, already a well-known and recognized sculptor, was painted in 1504. This is his first painting, a test of strength as an artist, became the greatest creation of a genius. Modestly calling himself a "sculptor from Florence", he was in fact an artist, poet, philosopher, and thinker. And each of his works is a synthesis of all his talents, an ideal combination of form and inner content
Paintings of Soviet artists: a list of the most famous
While the work and names of most Russian pre-revolutionary artists are known even to small children, the painters of the USSR period are, as it were, in the shadows. Since school, many people remember such canvases as "Morning", "Wet Terrace", "Again Deuce". But if visually they are familiar to everyone and everyone, then the names of the authors are hardly remembered. Let's get acquainted with the list of the most outstanding paintings of Soviet artists
Aleksey Khramov, life and work
I would like to start the article about the artist with the fact that he was born in the Urals. And this place and the people living there are not so much harsh as serious, hardworking and beautiful. This is what is revealed to us in the paintings of Alexei Vasilyevich. The paintings of Alexei Khramov, as it were, slowly lead the tale of the Ural Mountains, which appear in the artist’s works either as a blue background, or as rocks or huge boulders creep out to the fore
N. V. Gogol's story "Taras Bulba". Hero paintings
The story "Taras Bulba" is one of the best creations of Russian literature of the 19th century. All the characters in the story are unique. Each of them plays a role in the reflection of human life. Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol not only tells about brave warriors, but also describes the amazing beauty of rich nature. These heroes are immortalized not only in prose, but also in paintings
Artist Yuri Klapoukh is the heir of Levitan and Aivazovsky
Yuriy Klapoukh is a contemporary realist artist from Ukraine. The master is inspired by the beauty of everyday life, the native landscape and the characters of loved ones. Information about the life and good paintings of Klapoukh will be of interest to lovers of new and classical art
Van Gogh's painting "The Sower": description, history, message
The painting "The Sower" was painted by the artist Van Gogh in 1888. The author said that the idea came to him 8 years before the creation of the work. In it, he reflected his inner experiences and thoughts about life
How to draw happiness? Advice from psychologists and artists
Happiness is an abstract concept that means something different for each individual person. But how to transfer this concept to paper? What tools will be needed for this and how to understand where to start drawing after all? We will answer all these questions in this article
Poses for a portrait of a male and female: posing rules
Portrait poses are nothing new, going back centuries. For many years, masters of the brush experimented with the position of the hero on the canvas relative to the objects surrounding him, looking for more advantageous positions. Often, variations in postures directly depended on the gender, age, and title of the depicted person. Also, an important role in choosing the position of the hero was played by the traditions and canons of painting, which every self-respecting artist was obliged to strictly follow
Do-it-yourself cane doll: features, types and reviews
Reed puppet is one of the most common types of professional puppet theater puppets. From this article you can find out where dolls on canes appeared, how to manage them, what you need to create such a doll at home
The most famous architects
Behind every building is an architect. This is rarely remembered even when visiting famous buildings
How and with what to dilute oil paints?
Works painted with oil paints look luxurious and rich. To make them look sophisticated and elegant, the material often has to be diluted
Levitan's creativity in his paintings. Biography of the artist, life history and features of the paintings
Almost every person who is fond of art is briefly familiar with the work of Levitan, but not everyone knows about his biography. You will learn about the life of this talented person in the process of reading the article
Great Russian icon painters
The article tells about the life and work of the most famous Russian icon painters, who left a noticeable mark on the development of Russian art. A brief overview of the works they created is given
The best watercolorists in the world: works, drawing techniques, photos
To the proposal to draw something with watercolors, every child and even, perhaps, an adult, will probably not be taken seriously. But how many people know what kind of capricious paint it really is and how laborious it makes the painting process? In this article, you will find out who was not afraid to curb the naughty nature of watercolor
Joseph Zbukvich: short biography, creativity, work
Watercolor is such a light, simple, at first glance, and comfortable paint. But such a lady is not so easy to deal with as it initially seems. She has a free and naughty character, under which it remains only to masterfully be able to adapt, in which the artist Joseph Zbukvich incredibly succeeded