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How happened the fate of 10 famous paintings that were spoiled by vandals
Pictures of famous (and sometimes not very masters) sometimes have a magical effect on people. And it happens that this is not only admiring and rapture, but extreme reactions. So…

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"Great castration": How covered up the shame in paintings and sculptures at different times
The history of art knows many examples when, at a change in cultural epochs, works created by predecessors begin to be perceived not quite rightly. Probably the most significant in…

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A woman who has never painted, received an award of $ 150,000 for the best portrait
The expression “lucky beginners”, as it turned out, can be applied not only to gambling, but even to quite serious competitions in the art world. So, this year the most…

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Seven Betrayals of Ivan Mazepa: Brilliant Strategist or Cunning Adventurer?

Reviews of this historical figure to this day resemble a swing with a large amplitude – from plus to minus and vice versa. Disputes do not subside both in the scientific community and at the level of public understanding of the role of Ivan Stepanovich Mazepa in the history of Russia and Ukraine. One thing can be stated unequivocally – it was an extraordinary person, in front of the bright colors of which artistic fiction of works about Mazepa Ryleev, Pushkin, Byron and Hugo fade. Continue reading →

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Secrets of self-portraits of famous artists
Self-portrait in most cases - a tool of narcissism, an attempt to leave your image in eternity. But if a genius takes over, his image on the canvas can turn…

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5 world famous works of art that were never finished
When composers, artists or writers begin to work on their works, they are sure that they will finish the job. Otherwise, why? But not always their aspirations are justified. Sometimes…

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Sergey Zaryanko and his “living” portraits: As a boy from the serfs, became the favorite artist of the royal family
The nineteenth century was truly golden in the art of Russia - not least because talented artists were valued and supported - both in the halls of educational institutions and…

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As a famous artist, Vasnetsov and his brothers created fabulous furniture for Russian theaters.
Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov - one of the most famous Russian artists, his brother Apollinarius is also known, but rather those who are interested in historical painting and theater. The other…

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