Refined pleasure A man is born for happiness and joy, but each goes to them in his own way. Making works of art is a pleasure of a much higher order than, say, the pleasure of drinking a beer or smoking a hookah. Creativity is akin to meditation: a person is immersed in a process that by itself enthralls him, slows down and fills him with good emotions and a resource for everyday ...

We continue the cycle of materials by an expert in the field of history and theory of art - Maria Krestyanikova. Architecture of Antiquity. Antiquity - from the word "old". But is this architecture so old? To begin with, let's define the framework of the eras: Antiquity is Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. This is the most beautiful paganism in the world and the most perfect sculpture (about it in another article). The architecture of antiquity ...

In this video I will tell you how to remove the silicone mold from the doll's face and arms. I use a dental biphasic silicone that can be purchased from a specialist health care store. When the two components are mixed, a solidifying mass is obtained. Any silicone you can purchase can be used. I will shoot the shape of a small handle, which is quite difficult to sculpt, especially if you ...

Where is the relationship you ask me? And you will be right. What do you think when you look at the photo below? A direct link is detected. It turns out that all types of art cannot exist without each other, they interact and complement the whole curtain. Without a correct understanding of the era, appearance, costumes and the surrounding space, we cannot create a reliable image. Begin ...

"After us, the deluge!" The Gallant Age (Frédées galantes) is the conventional name for the period from 1715 to 1770, which replaced the "grand era" of Louis XIV. Some historians extended the period to the French Revolution of 1789. The other name of the period, Rococo, which refers to the popular shell ornament, dates back to the 19th century. The gallant age ...

The history of the appearance and features of BJD dolls. If we look back centuries, we find that articulated dolls were known even before our era. Some of the clay and fossilized wooden archaeological fragments of dolls found in the territory of ancient Greece and Rome date back to the 2nd century. BC. In those days, dolls were deprived of their play function and served rather as an object ...

In this video I will tell you how to make miniature teapots for a doll composition. The first step is to take out the deodorant ball and wash it with soap. To make a loop on the lid, I took a thin wire, rolled twice and gave a rounded shape with a spoke, cut off the excess. With an awl I made a hole for fixing the loop. I took a thicker wire and coiled it ...

One of the most beautiful women of her time with a tragic fate. Living in luxury, possessing wealth and power, she had a delicate vulnerable soul. She appreciated freedom, wrote poetry, painted, loved horseback riding and travel. Being fabulously beautiful, she wanted to keep her youth longer. She carefully looked after herself: masks, lotions, special baths and physical exercises. Sissy's pride ...

Meet the eternal Halloween or Delightfully Spooky Dolls by the French author. Continuing the conversation about alternative dolls, let's take a look at the work of an eccentric craftsman. JULIEN MARTINEZ, a graduate of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, was born in 1970 in France. In 1996, he presented his dolls for the first time at the international exhibition "Paris-Creation", where he achieved immediate success. Julian is in ...

The first exhibition was held in a small workshop ... My name is Katya Shemyakina, I am an artist and curator of the art project "Too Personal" - these are one-day, two-day, and now online exhibitions, of various artists, in chamber live communication, with the audience and with each other, about current works, about life and about art. This format is very important and necessary, as artists, ...