Art is, and has always been, in the

Art is, and has always been, in the service of man. Subconsciously or not, it affects us in many different ways. To begin with, art can be a great source of pleasure in our lives and even a passing acquaintance with art can enrich and deepen our understanding of the world around us. A piece of artwork may invoke a gamut of feelings and emotions starting from a smile all the way to downright indignation! Besides, art gives people an opportunity to show their individuality. For example, we collect works of art because they allow us to express ourselves and represent who we are. And for artists, art is the expression of their heart. With art they can relive their inner emotions and allow the world to enjoy and share their feelings and thoughts.

As for me, I enjoy Russian art, that's why the State Tretyakov Gallery is one of my most favourite art museums. It is a treasure house of Russian paintings, which contains over 100 thousand works of art. There we can see paintings of outstanding Russian artists such as Repin, Vasnetsov, Shishkin, Surikov, Korovin, and so on. It's one of the top attractions in the city. I particularly love this gallery because it impresses me by the unique combination of the past and the present. My favourite picture is Trinity by Andrew Rublev, which synthesizes all art achievements of ancient Russia. Its composition and colour design instil beauty and harmony. I think it's a real masterpiece.

I appreciate classic art, but I have trouble understanding paintings when it comes to modern art. When I come to a gallery and see a canvas with a black dot on it, I don't understand how this can be appreciated. For example, when I look at some jackson Pollock pieces, I just see paint splattered on a canvas and i don't get it why it's considered to be art. A friend of mine, who is keen on modern art, says we should not look for meaning but for pleasure, as the most important thing is to enjoy the shapes and colours. Perhaps, she is right but I still find modern pictures difficult to appreciate.

Without doubt, my favourite artist is Ivan Shishkin, who was the one of the most important 19th century Russian landscape painters. His works are natable for poetic depiction of seasons in the woods, wild nature, animals and birds. I enjoy his paintings because of his masterful use of colour and life, for his loving depiction of Russian nature and the positive and lifeaffirming style. I'm particularly captivated by an arresting naturalism of his landscapes. One of my favourite pictures by Shishkin is Morning in a pine forest, which is a marvellous pictorial fantasy that goes beyond the pure realism developed by many other Russian painters of this period. In my opinion, honesty and realism are the picture's most carrying force.

QUESTIONS

What famous Russian painters do you know?
What do you know about icon painting?

Результаты (русский) 1:

Искусство и всегда была на службе человека. Подсознательно или нет она влияет на нас разными способами. Начнем с того искусство может быть большим источником удовольствия в нашей жизни, и даже прохождение знакомство с искусством может обогатить и углубить наше понимание мира вокруг нас. Произведение искусства может вызвать гамму чувств и эмоций, начиная от улыбки до downright возмущение! Кроме того искусство дает людям возможность проявить свою индивидуальность. Например мы собираем произведения искусства потому, что они позволяют нам выразить себя и представлять, кто мы есть. И для художников, искусство является выражением их сердца. С искусством они могут пережить свои внутренние эмоции и позволить миру наслаждаться и делиться своими чувствами и мыслями. Что касается меня, мне нравится русского искусства, именно поэтому Государственная Третьяковская Галерея является одним из моих самых любимых художественных музеев. Это сокровищница русской живописи, которая содержит более 100 тысяч произведений искусства. Там мы видим картины выдающихся русских художников, таких как Репина, Васнецова, Шишкина, Сурикова, Коровин и так далее. Это одна из главных достопримечательностей города. Я особенно люблю эту галерею, потому что он поражает меня уникальное сочетание прошлого и настоящего. Моя любимая картина является Троицы, Андрей Рублев, который синтезирует все достижения искусства древней Руси. Его состав и цвет дизайн привитие красоты и гармонии. Я думаю, что это настоящий шедевр. I appreciate classic art, but I have trouble understanding paintings when it comes to modern art. When I come to a gallery and see a canvas with a black dot on it, I don't understand how this can be appreciated. For example, when I look at some jackson Pollock pieces, I just see paint splattered on a canvas and i don't get it why it's considered to be art. A friend of mine, who is keen on modern art, says we should not look for meaning but for pleasure, as the most important thing is to enjoy the shapes and colours. Perhaps, she is right but I still find modern pictures difficult to appreciate. Without doubt, my favourite artist is Ivan Shishkin, who was the one of the most important 19th century Russian landscape painters. His works are natable for poetic depiction of seasons in the woods, wild nature, animals and birds. I enjoy his paintings because of his masterful use of colour and life, for his loving depiction of Russian nature and the positive and lifeaffirming style. I'm particularly captivated by an arresting naturalism of his landscapes. One of my favourite pictures by Shishkin is Morning in a pine forest, which is a marvellous pictorial fantasy that goes beyond the pure realism developed by many other Russian painters of this period. In my opinion, honesty and realism are the picture's most carrying force. QUESTIONSWhat famous Russian painters do you know?What do you know about icon painting?