"I don't remember when I wanted to make dolls..." - Unlike those artists who know exactly how and when the desire to make dolls was ignited in them, I don't remember such a moment in my life. I tried once, but I couldn't pinpoint the exact date. I wouldn't say they've always been there, but they've somehow blended in, as a matter of course, and ...

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 ...

You can find the story behind the creation of these dolls in the previous article " A tale told in dolls (Preface)". Cloud Maidens. Part 2. (Fairy tale-ballad.) In ancient, time immemorial times, when the earth was very young, and in its forests, waters and mountains there were wonders, in the early spring in the morning lost in the dawn fog three travellers, three good ...

Part 1. How and where does the idea of a particular doll come from? If you know, please tell me. Because I don't have my own answer to this question yet. But there is a history of an already embodied idea. Cloud Maidens. Yes, it so happened that this is not one, but three dolls at once. You can say that I broke through after a long silence in the case ...

Why am I writing articles? First, it's interesting. My favorite section in the magazine: History of dolls. I am captivated by the events from the life of talented masters, their unique works, creative searches. Secondly, I would like to share my findings and thoughts. When you begin to delve into a topic that interests you, you find answers to many questions. It often happens that one sentence written ...