Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Dance to the music of time”

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1. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Landscape with Polyphemus”This painting was written in 1649. Before us appears the landscape in its typical form. Previously, there was an unspoken rule according to which artists did not draw nature directly from nature. They did it in their workshop. The whole landscape was built according to certain rules. The accents of the three plans were created […]...
2. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Rinaldo and Armida”The name of Nicolas Poussin is not in vain firmly fixed with the concept of “classicism”. It was this French artist who was the founder, the main representative of the painting in this area, and all his paintings are a vivid embodiment of the classics and the monumentality of painting. Each famous painting by Poussin […]...
3. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Bacchanalia”A bright, colorful painting by Nicolas Poussin “Bacchanalia”, remembered by his images, written in the romantic-mythological style, is now in the London Art Gallery. The main characters of this wonderful painting are young, carefree creatures who are alien to physical labor. These bright gods are having fun, dancing and having fun around their deity named […]...
4. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “The Kingdom of Flora”One of the most famous works of art by Nicolas Poussin “The Kingdom of Flora” is poetization of images made in painting. Over time, the colors in the picture faded a little, but initially this masterpiece work of art radiated light. This is confirmed and now, the main thing is to pay attention to the […]...
5. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “The generosity of Scipio”Nicolas Poussin is a prominent representative of the era of classicism. His paintings are filled with deep meaning, conveying the main emotions of the depicted heroes. The painting “The generosity of Scipio” was written based on the ancient Roman story of a famous historian who studied the culture of Rome, Titus Libya. In the picture, […]...
6. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Narcissus and Echo”The painting entitled Narcissus and Echo, created by the artist Poussin, evokes rather contradictory and sometimes repulsive emotions among those who look at it. But ultimately, this work makes a person think about how life is organized and what place it occupies in it. Separate work interest is caused not only because of its emotional […]...
7. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Self-portrait”The painting was written by the founder of such a trend in painting as classicism, in 1649. Nicolas Poussin was famous for his ability to reveal the themes of the modern era for him, often addressing the themes of ancient mythology. He tried to show examples of high morality and valor, and also tried to […]...
8. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “The Descent from the Cross”Nicolas Poussin – a representative of French classicism of the 17th century. From early childhood, he loved to draw. His love for biblical scenes went from the local painter Varen, who wrote several paintings on the altar of the local church. This for the young artist played an important role in choosing the direction. In […]...
9. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Adoration of the Magi”This picture is one of the most popular works of the French artist Nicola Poussin. Such a religious plot was duplicated many times by other artists, since biblical stories are fanned with a halo of allegories and parables, and this is a favorite moment of sculptors, artists and poets. The picture tells us the story […]...
10. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Tancred and Herminia”Poussin really attracted the works of the famous poet Torquato Tasso. He was captured by the maximum confusion of the plot and wonderful adventures. A number of canvases by the artist are written under a strong impression after reading these verses. “Tancred and Erminia” – reveals the artist’s lyricism. In this case, rationalism goes far […]...
11. Description of the painting by the paintings of Nicolas Poussin “Arcadian Shepherds”In the Louvre, collected the best works of art, pleasing visitors unsurpassed skill. The picture of Nicolas Poussin “Arcadian Shepherds” for 20 years was closed from prying eyes and only after the acquisition by the museum (1685) became its decoration. An oil painting draws attention to the idyllic landscape, bright colors, compact composition and philosophical […]...
12. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “Death of Germanicus”Nicolas Poussin with his work shows us the last minutes of Germanicus – the Roman commander and future emperor. As the son of Tiberius, he had a high influence, as well as all the possibilities, to soon change his father. However, unexpectedly for all of his disease mows down. On the main background, we see […]...
13. Description of the painting by Nicolas Poussin “The Abduction of the Sabine Women (1638)”According to Roman historians, only men lived in Rome. The tribes living in the neighborhood did not want to give up their daughters for the ordinary poor. Then one of the founders of Rome – the legendary Romulus, comes up with a cunning plan. He arranges a grand celebration and invites Sabineans to it. They […]...
14. Description of the painting by Henri Matisse “Dance”Creativity Matisse – a significant phenomenon of French art of the early twentieth century. His style was different from the classic familiar compositions. Contemporaries were stunned by the novelty, the riot of colors, the power of emotions that caused his paintings, which they called the artist “wild.” With a light hand, the term entrenched itself […]...
15. Description of the painting by Edgar Degas “Dance Lesson”Grace, beauty and sophistication – that’s what comes through in all the paintings of Edgar Degas, dedicated to ballet. The master of painting painted ballet dancers in different techniques, and everything can be seen – he was always fascinated by the plasticity of young dancers. And at the same time, I understood very well how […]...
16. Description of the painting by Nikolas Poussin “Parnassus”The bright and vivid picture of Parnassus depicts gods, poets, nymphs and other heroes of Greek mythology and history. This is a very characteristic work of Poussin, which combines all the features of his artistic style. The plot of the canvas is taken from the fresco painted by Raphael, adorning the Sistine Chapel. Parnassus is […]...
17. Description of the painting by Alphonse Mucha “Dance”The painting “Dance” by Czech artist Alphonse Mucha is a pearl of world heritage. Cloth refers to the styles of modern and art nouveau. From under the artist’s brush masterpiece was released in 1897. “Dance” reminds an illustration to a wonderful fairy tale or a beautiful poem. The foreground is saturated with many details contrasting […]...
18. Description of the painting by Henri Matisse “Music”Schukin – a famous collector in the last century, knew Matisse well. In 1908, he decided to decorate his mansion in Moscow in a special way and invited the artist to paint two panels for the house. It was necessary with the help of an allegory to depict such important arts as music and dance. […]...
19. Description of the painting by Peter Bruegel “Peasant Dance”The whole of the XVI, and then the XVIIth state of the Netherlands shook revolutions and peasant uprisings. In this difficult time, one of the masterpieces of northern art appears – Peter Bruegel’s painting “The Peasant Dance”. The painting was painted in 1568, currently in Vienna. The canvas depicts merry peasants who celebrate, apparently, the […]...
20. Description of the painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir “Dance in the city”To the birth of the painting “Dance in the City”, which Renoir wrote in 1883, was directly implicated by a certain Paul Durand-Ruel, he ordered for himself three picturesque panels, where dances would be depicted. Renoir was interested in this subject, he had already addressed it before, but this time the painter embodied a curious […]...
21. Description of the painting by Peter Bruegel “Wedding Dance”There are several variants of the “Wedding Dance”, but this one, due to the level of painting technique, is considered the best. The picture illustrates the fun that prevails among the 125 guests of the wedding. Almost all the space of the painting is occupied by dancers, among whom you can find a bride. This […]...
22. Description of the painting by Marc Chagall “Music”Theater and music have become for artist Marc Chagall sources of great inspiration for the realization of the best creative works. Chagall had a Jewish background, and therefore, traditionally from childhood, the future painter was instilled a love of music and art in general. He grew and absorbed this atmosphere of admiration for musical creations. […]...
23. Description of the painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir “Dance in the Village”Pierre Renoir’s famous trio “Dance in the Village”, “Dance in the City” and “Dance in Bougival” was written in 1883. There is no exact information why the artist wanted to write a series of pictures of dancing couples. All pictures contain one plot, we see a dancing couple in them. The painting “Dance in the […]...
24. Description of the painting by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec “Dance in the Moulin Rouge”Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec belonged to a very famous aristocratic family in Paris, and his parents were always opposed to his passion for painting. But I must say that the artist Lautrec was not from a good life – because of a hereditary disease, he had a small stature, therefore he could not lead his usual […]...
25. Description of the painting by Gustav Klimt “Music”The idea of ​​synthesizing methods of music, painting and literature permeates all the creative practices of symbolism, to which many artists of the era of the turn of the century addressed. This fate did not pass and the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, in the paintings of which (“Music” in 1895, the cycle “Beethoven Frieze”) clearly […]...
26. Description of the painting by Edward Munch “Dance of Life”Norwegian painter played a big role in German expressionism. In his art, he tried to explain life and its meaning. His subtle visions of the soul and man can only be understood intuitively. The Munch painting depicts men and women. Some couples have merged in dance. Along the edges of the same pictures are single […]...
27. Description of the painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir “Dance in Bougival”Renoir is a French artist, impressionist, the first representative of this trend, who achieved success with society. Like all the Impressionists, he tried to convey life most accurately and fully – not only life, but his own sensations from it – believing that it consists of moments and the only thing a person can do […]...
28. Description of the painting by Pablo Picasso “Dance”“Dance”, written by Pablo Picasso in 1925, is differently called “Three Dancers” (sometimes “Three Dancers”) and is considered a painting, the date of writing of which is the date of the beginning of the period of surrealism in the artist’s work. What caused such a negative emotional and expressive coloring of the picture, and why […]...
29. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens Van Rijn “Allegory of Music”Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn is a great Dutch artist, whose skill still does not get tired to amaze the most sophisticated viewers. Rembrandt, like no one else, managed to convey human experiences, emotions and feelings. The son of a miller, he soon became interested in art, and at the age of thirteen left a Latin […]...
30. Description of the painting by Edgar Degas “Dance Class”“Dance Class” – one of the most famous works of Edgar Degas. The artist wrote a lot of the artistic world, depicting actors, opera singers and dancers in his paintings. Backstage inspired the author; He often visited the Paris Opera, looking for scenes for future paintings. In the end, he became behind the scenes “his” […]...
31. Description of the painting by Vincent Van Gogh “Dance Hall”The representative of the post-impressionism, the artist departs from the concept of instantaneous transfer of the sensual – emotional picture of the world. He is trying to convey the deep – philosophical meaning of being. Small details, the rules of the physiological structure of the body and the central figures of the composition become unnecessary. […]...
32. Description of the painting by Alexei Savrasov “Round dance in the village”The painting was painted by Savrasov in 1873-1874 in oil on canvas. Painting style is realism. Genre – genre painting. Savrasov is one of the great artists of the 19th century. He left invaluable work for our country. The formation of his work came at the dawn of the landscape genre in Russia. Discoveries are […]...
33. Description of the painting by Titian Vechelio “Allegory of Time” (Prudence)Before us is absolutely allegorical creation of the painter. To decipher this unusual allegory, you need to pay attention to the inscription in Latin. You can see it at the top of the canvas. Its meaning is as follows: the present must necessarily rely on the past. Only in this case it will not harm […]...
34. Description of the painting by Edward Manet “Music in the Tuileries”Tuileries Garden is a famous park in the center of the French capital, in the 19th century was a favorite leisure venue for the people of Paris. His reflections can be found in many literary works, also on canvases and in music. The first thing that comes to mind is Mussorgsky’s small garden, The Tuileries […]...
35. Description of the painting by Jan Vermeer “Music Lesson”The painting “Music Lesson” belongs to the brush of the Dutch artist. The canvas is written between 1662 and 1665 year. When it was created was used canvas and oil. Since 1696, the painting was part of the Royal Collection of Great Britain. As a result of the error when decrypting the signature, the right […]...
36. Description of the painting by Heinrich Semiradsky “Dance among the swords”“Dance among swords” is a picture of the Russian artist Semiradsky, surprising because there is nothing in it of the chanting of the native land that is familiar to Russian artists. It was usually considered good form to praise the people, or thin white birch trees, or at least historical moments. Paintings similar to those […]...
37. Description of the painting by Gregory Myasoedov “The suffering time”The end of the summer. The harvest has begun. For the village peasants, this is the time when all the household chores are forgotten and the whole family goes to the field. So the artist has just written that very time. Ahead as it should be the eldest in the family. He starts mowing, he […]...
38. Description of the painting by Nicholas Roerich “Sacred Spring”The picture was painted in 1945, which means not just spring, but victory over a terrible and bloody war. Roerich is distinguished in this picture by a radiant, bright shine. This is the real Russian spring, the triumph of the world over the war. All the heroes of the canvas are depicted in light clothes, […]...
39. Description of the painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio “Musicians”Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571 – 1610) – Italian artist. An innovator of European painting, a fan of realism and a lover of self-portraits harmoniously fit into their own paintings. It’s all about him, Caravaggio. The artist created his complex paintings on the canvas immediately, without a preliminary drawing or sketch. The whole creative way […]...
40. Description of the painting by Alexey Korzukhin “Sunday Day”Korzukhin Alexey Ivanovich is recognized as one of the most talented Russian genre artists. Unfortunately, art history did not take him seriously during his lifetime, although today his works are represented in various museums and are in great demand at exhibitions. All his talent can be seen in the painting “Sunday Day.” The composition of […]...