Self-Portrait as Signature We first witness the self-portrait used as a signature in ancient Egypt. It is difficult to say for sure whether some of the sculptures recovered from that period are definitely self-portraits, but because we know that portraiture was reserved for the rich and powerful, it is generally assumed that works containing less decorated individuals were portraits of the artists themselves. The self-portrait as a signature reappeared strongly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. Architects from the great cathedrals would sometimes carve images of themselves in less noticeable parts of their finished pieces. Two well known examples are the cathedrals at Santiago di Compestello and Prague. During the Renaissance period sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti is said to have chiseled a self portrait, as early as 1401, into the frame surrounding the set of bronze doors created for the Florence Baptistry.
Pablo Picasso: Biography,Quotes,Paintings of Pablo Picasso Gustav Klimt - The complete works How to Draw a Face: 11 steps (with pictures) Steps Method 1 of 3: A Female Face, Sketched 1Make a light outline of a face. Heads are never circular, they are oval shaped, like an egg. So sketch an oval outline that tapers down at the bottom. 12Clean. Method 2 of 3: Male 1Drawing lightly, sketch a circle. 2Draw a line at the middle starting from the top and ending where the chin would be. 11Optional: add shading to the drawing if needed. Method 3 of 3: Female Face 1Draw the shape of the head you have in mind. 2Add lines to determine the center of the face and the position of the eyes. 3Sketch lines to define how wide, tall, and the placement of the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. 4Sketch the shape and appearance of the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, and eyebrows. 5Sketch the shape of the hair and neck. 6Use a smaller tipped drawing tool to add the finer details of the face. 7Draw the outline using the sketch as a guide. 8Erase and remove the sketch marks to produce a clean outlined drawing. 9Add color and shading to the drawing. Tips Ad
Antonio Berni: el artista de todos Antonio Berni nació en Rosario, el 14 de mayo de 1905. Después de su primera formación artística en su ciudad natal, aprovechó una serie de becas para continuar su aprendizaje en Europa. Regresó a la Argentina en la década de 1930, época en que descubrió y fue influido por el surrealismo y el muralismo mexicano. Luego, su interés por la realidad del país le hizo replantear su rumbo en la pintura: se alejó de la dimensión fantástica y se acercó a una pintura más realista, vinculada a una defensa de las clases sociales más desposeídas. Berni experimentó con diferentes técnicas, soportes, materiales, creó los xilo-collages-relieves. Sus obras abrevaron en todos los estilos artísticos, a lo largo de toda su vida, y en todos fue reconocido por su excelencia y singularidad. Ramona y Juanito Laguna constituyen dos personajes paradigmáticos de su obra, que expresan su preocupación por los excluidos y los marginales del sistema. Berni murió en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, el 13 de octubre de 1981.
MUSEE MATISSE DE NICE - MATISSE MUSEUM OF NICE - How to Draw Human Faces: 9 steps (with pictures) Edit Article Edited by Russ, Dan McGillen, Dave Crosby, Ffidratma and 95 others Since the earliest times, humans have spent a great deal of time trying to capture the essence of the human face. This can be enjoyable, but it is better if you know how. Ad Steps 1Draw an oval slightly wider at the top than bottom. 9Finished. Tips As you know the old saying practice makes perfectAlways try to focus on your pencil tip; it should be sharpened. Warnings Make sure you have a sharpened pencil.
David Alfaro Siqueiros Overview and Analysis "Our primary aesthetic aim is to propagate works of art which will help destroy all traces of bourgeois individualism." Synopsis Siqueiros was the youngest of "los tres grandes" (three greats) of Mexican muralism, along with Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco. Key Ideas Investing his work with his Marxist ideology, even when it cost him commissions and jeopardized his work, Siqueiros epitomizes the politically engaged artist. To create his activist and revolutionary public art, Siqueiros brought together elements of avant-garde painting with traditional art historical symbolism and folk art. In his experimentation with unconventional materials and industrial techniques, Siqueiros expanded the range of avant-garde painting. Biography Childhood and Education Born in the small town of Santa Rosalia, Mexico, José de Jesús Alfaro Siqueiros was raised from the age of four by his paternal grandparents after his mother died. David Alfaro Siqueiros Biography Continues
Claude Oscar Monet - The complete works Skull Anatomy for Artists | Drawn in Black 1 Comment | December 5, 2011 Here’s a quick follow-up to the post I did a few years ago on how to draw skulls. There are some great online resources available to study skull anatomy. If you are an artist trying to sharpen your figure drawing or portrait skills, there’s nothing quite like the internet. Frontal View of Human Skull Side View of Human Skull Both of the preceding illustrations are from Grey Anatomy. Human Skull Frontal View Human Skull Side View Here’s another poor soul (at least I’m pretty sure they’re real!) Here’s another nice three quarters view, this time with a full set of teeth: There’s also this guy with a nice and interesting looking up perspective: This is how the master, Da Vinci himself, drew the skull: Of course these just scratch the surface. Hopefully this has been helpful, and as you can see, the internet is truly awesome and a great resource when it comes to advancing your drawing skills.