Art 2024, May
Alexander Alexandrovich Kiselev: biography and creativity
The works of the artist Alexander Alexandrovich Kiselev (1838 - 1911) are among the best examples of Russian landscape painting. Kiselev possessed exceptional hard work and a desire for improvement, he was duly appreciated by his contemporaries as a landscape painter, teacher and art worker
Max Beckman: biography, personal life, creativity
Max Karl Friedrich Beckmann (1884 - 1950) - German painter, graphic artist, sculptor, known for the strong figurative style of his works. A prominent representative of expressionism and new materiality, Max Beckmann became world famous in the 1920s, his numerous exhibitions were held in Berlin, Dresden, Paris, New York
What is RAL? International Color Matching System
RAL is a trademark, quality mark and international color standard. How did this abbreviation appear, when and where did the company originate that developed the universal system for matching color tones? Briefly about the company and more details about its products are described in this article
Folk Russian lubok: history, description, technique and photo
Russian lubok is a graphic type of folk art that arose in the era of Peter the Great. Sheets with bright funny pictures were printed in the hundreds of thousands and were extremely cheap. They never depicted grief or sadness, funny or informative stories with simple understandable images were accompanied by laconic inscriptions and were original comics of the 17th-19th centuries
Simone Martini: biography and creativity
Simone Martini is a magnificent Italian artist who remains to this day not fully studied creator of his era
Katya Medvedeva is an artist of naive painting. Biography, personal life, photo
The work of the artist Katya Medvedeva leaves no one indifferent. She burst with her paintings into the smooth life of the Soviet period of stagnation and broke the usual ideas about artistic styles. Her direction was called "naive art", but the artist's works go beyond the genre. They are closer to the post-impressionism of Van Gogh
The agony of creativity. Search for inspiration. Creative people
Often the phrase "the pain of creativity" sounds ironic. It would seem, what kind of torment can talented, and even more so brilliant people experience. For example, Michelangelo Buonarroti, the greatest master of the Renaissance, the creator-artist, sculptor and architect, said the following. In response to a question about how he makes such beautiful sculptures, he said: “I take a stone and cut off everything unnecessary from it.”
Carl Faberge and his masterpieces. Faberge Easter eggs
The jeweler with the French surname Faberge has become a real symbol of the lost imperial luxury. The annual Easter gifts that his firm made for the Romanov family are sought after by collectors all over the world
The painting "Carrying the Cross": photo and description
The hereditary artist Hieronymus Bosch is considered one of the most mysterious and mystical artists of the Netherlands. Living in the 15th century, he did not leave many paintings to the world. The painting "Carrying the Cross", written in the period 1490-1500, is a reproduction of the biblical story "The Way of the Cross of Jesus Christ." Work evokes strong emotions. Bosch painted three paintings of the same name, each of which can tell us a lot
Interesting paintings on a black background
Minimalism and at the same time a challenge to understandable art. A black background as a gloomy attribute or as an opportunity to describe reality more clearly. Paintings on a black background are becoming more and more popular, but it is difficult to find a similarity among them. A huge world of art and fantasy on a black background next
Famous still life and Cezanne
French artist Paul Cezanne was a strange man. Closed workaholic with overestimated criticism of himself. All his life he tried to be the best, was "greedy" to the new and unusual. He studied well, was well off, received an excellent religious education, and became known as an artist. Cezanne created still lifes, which cannot be ignored when considering world art
Khokhloma painting: history of appearance, stages of development, colors and application technique
The "golden" patterns on wooden utensils known to every Russian invariably attract attention. This is Khokhloma painting. The history of its origin and development is extremely interesting. It even has its own legend. How Khokhloma painting is applied to dishes. What masters use colors
Architect of the "Bronze Horseman" in St. Petersburg Etienne Maurice Falcone. History of creation and interesting facts about the monument
In 1782, a monument to the founder of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great, was unveiled on Senate Square. The bronze monument, which later became one of the symbols of the city, is shrouded in legends and secrets. Like everything in this amazing city on the Neva, it has its own history, its heroes and its own special life
Game of contrasts. How to combine contrasting colors
Coloristics is a very important science, since the right combination of colors is not only pleasing to the human eye, but also has a powerful effect on physiological processes and the psychological state of a person. Skillfully combining colors, you can evoke the necessary associations, emotions, form a certain image
Chistyakov Pavel Petrovich: biography and work of the artist
From this article you can learn about the biography of the artist Pavel Petrovich Chistyakov, whose creative path was very rich and fruitful. Having become better acquainted with some of his canvases, the description of which is also available here, everyone will be able to realize the invaluable contribution of this person to the artistic world
Primary and secondary colors: description, names and combinations
Secondary colors are one of the basic concepts in coloristics - the science of the harmony of colors, the rules for their combination. Knowing the laws of formation and color combinations, you can create unusual shades in painting, fashion design, hairdressing and in many other areas
Immersive show "Faceless", St. Petersburg - reviews, cast and interesting facts
How long have you been scared by horror movies? Banal American stories are already tired, and I want something new. The directors have created a project, an immersive performance "Faceless", which has practically no analogues. Let's lift the veil of secrecy, shall we?
Reviews about the shadow theater in Moscow
Have you ever heard of the Moscow shadow theater? Not? Then you urgently need to know about it. Performances for the little ones and teenagers will not leave anyone indifferent
"The Big Show of Illusions": reviews, description, actors
How to please a child? Even children are tired of the circus and cinema, and a new toy will break in a couple of days. The right decision would be to buy a ticket for the "Big Illusion Show". Reviews about this program are increasingly appearing on the Internet. What are these illusions?
Pokemon Sylveon: how to draw it?
Sylveon is a magical Pokémon that attracts many fans of the animated series with its cute appearance. It is very similar to a cat with long rabbit ears, covered with white fluffy hair. Drawing this Pokemon is not as difficult as it seems at first glance
Intuitive painting: knowing yourself through art
Intuitive painting is a relatively new direction in visual art. Otherwise, this technique is called right-brain drawing or abstraction. It facilitates the process of self-knowledge, develops creativity and the overall potential of the person involved in it
How to draw grass with different materials
You can depict vegetation using any art materials, from a simple pencil to pastel. However, the choice of means for the task at hand significantly affects the complexity of its implementation
How to draw a robot yourself?
Each of us at least once in our lives tried to draw a robot. Some did it better, some worse. But still, many people had a question about how to draw a robot in the most realistic way. In this article we will tell you how to make a drawing correctly so that it turns out to be as believable as possible
How to draw a beautiful landscape?
Many would like to draw a beautiful landscape, but not everyone succeeds. Often in the picture something is missing, but something, on the contrary, is too much
How to draw Batman beautifully?
How to draw Batman? Now we will give good advice on this matter. We hope that they will help you to cope with the creative task
Musician Billy Sheehan: biography, creativity and interesting facts
Billy Sheehan approached the choice of professional sphere with enthusiasm. When he first heard the live performance of the Beatles and the squeals of thousands of enthusiastic fans, he realized that he wanted such a job! Since then, he has never stopped learning and practicing. Now he is a world-famous rock musician who masterfully owns a bass guitar
Valentin Serov "Portrait of Nicholas 2"
The great Russian artist Valentin Serov became famous as a master of portraits. He wanted and wrote, in his own words, only joyful or "pleasant". Despite his short life (46 years), the artist painted a huge number of portraits, landscapes, and sketches. The works of Valentin Serov are currently kept in 25 Russian museums, 4 museums of foreign countries and private collections
Such different flower ornaments
Among the various painting techniques, perhaps the most popular are floral ornaments. This motif was originally depicted on their household items, on clothes and in the interior of all the peoples of the world. And the thing is that flowers are one of the most beautiful creations of nature, and at the same time depicting them with a brush or chalk is as easy as shelling pears
What is CG or digital painting basics
Modern art is distinguished by its versatility of forms and modes of expression. This article describes such a type of fine art as digital painting or CG. You can get acquainted with this kind of creativity, as well as get some useful tips if you want to become an artist
How to get on pointe shoes? Instruction for beginners
Almost every woman, when she was a little girl, dreamed of becoming a ballerina and conquering peak after peak at the very tip of her fingers. And, it would seem, if in youth it was not possible to go to pointe shoes, then you can forget about a childhood dream? Not at all! There is a chance to learn to dance at your fingertips at any age
Interesting facts about paintings. Masterpieces of world painting. Paintings by famous artists
Many paintings known to a wide range of art connoisseurs contain entertaining historical facts of their creation. Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" (1889) is the pinnacle of expressionism. But the author himself classified it as an extremely unsuccessful work, since his state of mind at that time was not the best
Artist Gavrilova Svetlana and her work
Svetlana Yurievna Gavrilova was born in 1956, lives in Moscow. In MGOLPI she received the speci alty of a graphic artist. Since 1984 she has worked in children's book publishing houses. Svetlana Yurievna is a member of the Moscow Union of Graphic Artists. Repeatedly participated and received awards at Russian and international art exhibitions
Pictures of tanks of the last century
This article talks about various artists who draw tanks. The material collected here shows the beauty of tank troops. The canvases depicting the Second World War are taken as the basis, more attention is paid to German and Soviet technology
Roman sculpture. Collection of ancient Roman sculpture in the Hermitage
The sculpture of Ancient Rome is primarily distinguished by its diversity and eclectic combination. This art form blended the idealized perfection of the early classical Greek works with a great desire for realism and absorbed the artistic characteristics of the styles of the East to create stone and bronze images that are now considered to be the best examples of the period of antiquity
Painting on the skin with acrylic paints: features and technology
You can paint a lot with paints: leather furniture, shoes, bags and wallets, do easel work on leather instead of canvas, make mosaics from pieces of material painted with acrylic and so on. This article will tell you about painting techniques, about the features of working with acrylic paints for different types of skin, about spot and other types of painting
Emile Galle: biography, creativity, photo
French designer Emile Galle is considered one of the main representatives of the Art Nouveau style. His naturalistic design, combined with innovative technology, made him one of the first glass manufacturers in the late 19th and early 20th century. The images in his work were enhanced by the vibrant colors and transparency of the material. His glasswork and artistic style had a great influence on other Art Nouveau artists
What is a pedestal and where can you see it?
The article discusses the meaning of the word "pedestal", explains the differences between the pedestal and the pedestal, describes the different types of pedestals of famous monuments, explains the "fourth pedestal" in Trafalgar Square
Alexander Deineka "Defense of Petrograd"
In the article you will find information about the Soviet artist Alexander Deineka, the famous author of monumental works, painter and graphic artist. The style, manner and features of his works are described. His painting "The Defense of Petrograd", its artistic features and stages of work on the painting are considered in detail
Russian art of the 19th century: general characteristics, history of development, main directions
As you can see from the history of Russian art, the 19th century was a period of flourishing and active development of various trends. The culture of that time is determined by bourgeois relations. Capitalism was fully formed already in the 18th century, it covered various areas of material production, and this affected non-productive areas
Postapocalypse is Definition, description, types
Such a voluminous and contradictory concept of "post-apocalypse" is a paradoxical combination of lack of logic. For the world presented in this genre is beyond the limits of generally accepted rationalism, and the paradox here indicates the vision of images that, in fact, are not in our minds. The picture of the world is presented very vaguely