Ancient Buddhist art seems to us than the mysterious and mystical. It seems that this applies only to Tibet, Nepal, China and other Asian countries. But the unique traditions of Buddhist art there and in Russia as well. Russia is a vast country, everybody knows it. But when a mention of Siberia occurs , not […]
Have you ever covered a desire to draw after watching the works of any artist? Would you like to create a sketch by the movement of one line and to add up color by the same temperament and elegance? Have you ever caught courage and grabbed a pencil in the creative fever? Erte is one such creators. […]
The lamp Meridiano, Vibia the photo from http://www.darklightdesign.com/ A game of shadows with soft light is favorite method of many artists and designers. This artistic play changes the space, and sometimes creates the effect of a different reality. Designer Jordi Vilardell created the lamp Meridiano for the Spanish company Vibia, specializing in lighting equipment. It […]
Residents of big cities, whether you are inspired by the city’s skyline at sunset? The maze of streets doesn’t scare you ?. The reflections of skyscrapers in each another, as in the giant mirrors, abutting against the sky, mesmerizes you? Then the works of “City Series” by James McNabb, sculptor from Philadelphia, could just […]
Meret Oppenheim. «Object», Paris, 1936, fur covered cup, saucer and spoon: collection MOMA The well-known artist and bright representative surrealist Meret Oppenheim exhibited in 1936, «the most famous tea service in the world» are a cup and a saucer and a spoon, tightly covered with real fur. Combination of incongruous, this is one of […]
This is one of those books that will our guide in the journey to the origins of design. The authors of the history of modern applied arts lead their story from the industrial boom in the UK, then the emergence of Art Nouveau in France, Jugendstil in Germany and Austria and then to the development […]
Diamonds are flashing In the bright light of hundreds of candles. Rubies and spinels are twinkling gently, cold brilliance of sapphires and emeralds contrast with them. Precious stones, artfully inserted into gold and silver are as the stars, sometimes as the whole constellation are shimmering on surfaces of heavy silk, velvet and fine lace. All of this is repeatedly […]
If you want to find yourself at the dawn of our civilization, and feel united with the world around yourself? If you have strong desire to perceive harmony and understanding how and where our ancestors scooped their energy? Yes? Then, let’s make the acquaintance of our guide of another era. This is the Elena Reisnas, […]
Be free,soul, But don’tdeprive Light wingsfrom me, After all,it seems to me, If I werean Egyptian, And withme, and the sun and heat, And Light Sphinx,that stands behind me, is scratchingby the claws the sky Group “Piknic”.Egyptian Album:Egyptian The shot from the film “Pharaoh” dir. Jerzy Kawalerowicz The scorching sun was rising above the valley […]
