Nikolay Konstantinovich Roerich

Nikolay Konstantinovich Roerich (1874-1947)

The range of of N.K. Roerich‘s activity is extraordinary wide - the artist, the archeologist, the ethnographer, the jurist, the geographer, the historian, the writer, the philosopher and the traveller. N.K. Roerich has created more than 7000 works of art. He It worked in the field of monumental art, has left sets of sketches for suits, furniture, an embroidery, etc.

Nikolay Roerich was generated as the artist and the public figure of culture at the end of XIX - the beginning of XX century. After graduation from St. Petersburg university and the Academy of Arts he started studying the culture of Russia. The knowledge of history, numerous archeological excavations helped Roerich to display an image of the native nature in a new fashion and a step of progress of thousand-year history of Russian people. N.K. Roerich's original outlook was based on belief, that increase of spiritual culture changes the life on the ground, to win ignorance, platitude, wars.

Nikolay Roerich was the first who invented so-called "Pakt of Roerich ", the idea of protection of monuments of culture of all mankind in a wartime. In 1954 in the Hague UN took into account the idea of Nikolay Roerich and created on the basis of the pact the International convention on protection of cultural values in a wartime.
Investigating ancient Russian art, N.K.Rerih was curious in a question of resettlement of people and interference of cultures. Its special attention was involved with India. The artist developed extensive plans of traveling to the East, which carried out together with wife Elena Ivanovna, sons Jury and Sviatoslav. During these research expeditions he collected a lot of ancient manuscripts, works of art, unique materials on archeology, botany, geology, philosophy, linguistics, medicine have been collected, etc.

In 1928 N.K. Roerich based in India the Himalaya college of scientific researches "Urusvati". Working in India, the artist created wide range of picturesque and graphic works which open beauty of East Mountains, valleys, stony looses. N.K. Roerich stated that majestic beauty of the nature is that eternal source which ennobles and improves a human soul. The artist developed original colorful palette, which now is called "Roerichs'". Roerich's palette is dark blue, turquoise, lilac, pink, yellow colors different light density.

In 1947 the artist died in India and his ash was dispelled near to the house in Kulu (India). The basic part of a creative heritage of the master has come back to Russia. The greater collection of works of N.K. Roerich belongs to the State Russian Museum, State Tretyakovskaya Art Gallery, the Museum of N.K.Roerich in Moscow and Odessa Art Museum.

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Contemporary Abstraction

This painting truly lives up to it's name. This whimsical piece's greatest attraction is it's lovely selection of deep bold colors and the patterns that are created out of these colors and the thin lines they are applied with. This abstract painting uses criss crossing repetitive lines to produce an attractive artwork rich with shapes and saturated with interesting lines that will allow a viewer to look at the piece for hours without growing bored of untangling all the deep lines within the painting's edges. This piece is highly focused on straight lines repeated from the outside and working their way towards the interior of the piece. The color palatte consists of deep blues, specks of golden yellow, and highlights of white. The darker lines that contrast the delicate colors are used heavily in the centerpiece of the painting creating an image that is wanting its meaning to be figured out. In addition, these lines, while fittingly abstract suggest a modern feel with the use of bold lines and subtle colors of this piece. These lines seem to point to the corners of the piece, moving the eye from the center to the outer edges of the piece in an attractive way.

While this original abstract painting is presented on a single canvas, the repeated lines almost make it feel as if there are multiple paintings contained within this one canvas. The single panel design utilized very well by the artist of this piece keeps with the painting's delicate, straightforward sweetness that doesn't need any more lines cutting through it, as it is already interesting enough. The simplicity and delicate nature of this painting will make it look very attractive in any space that wants to evoke the emotions of the viewer. The painting's size and understated color palette will make it fill many empty walls in a lovely fashion. If you are interested in the shapes and lines that are depicted in this painting, try perusing the Modern Canvas section where you will find paintings that incorporate elements of the abstract, sweet style of this original painting. If Contemporary Abstraction resonates with you, you may feel similarly about Modern Depiction, that shares the repeated shapes and abstract elements that suggest concrete subjects as are present in Contemporary Abstraction.

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Abstract Serenity

Abstract Serenity is a natrual abstracted painting that, utilizes unique techniques to create a beautiful piece. The artist uses a muted color palatte mainly comprised of rusty browns and golden yellows with highlights of navy and whites. This piece incorporates many different lines  that show depth and dimension by virtue of it's carefully applied lines and the thick application of the paint in some sections of the canvas. The highlight lines across the canvas serve to create more shadows on the canvas that draw attention to each part of the painting, it also adds to the dimension creating a deeper feel. The canvas is accentuated by the repeated lines within it that intersect and vary in size all the way from edge to edge. This increases the interest of the piece and makes it more unique and distinct from other pieces.  The colors and lines of this piece are distinct while maintaining a quiet nature that is suitable for it's subject matter and the lovely colors it chooses to focus on. The easy feel of this piece makes it well suited for any number of homes- from an apartment in the city to a vacation home on the lake. It's calming color and strong, understated lines make it very pleasing and attractive to the eye and a soothing addition to any wall.

This painting was created and is available for purchase on a single large canvas. The lines of the piece are best suited for a single canvas as they are so smooth and fluid that they are able to quite easily find their groove with a single canvas to explore. The lines stretch out across the painting,  parallel the edges of the canvas and create a repetition that is pleasing and frames the main subject of the piece. The size of the piece makes it suitable for a lot of different wall spaces and room sizes while adding a calming point of interest to a room's decorations. If you are interested in finding more original paintings like this one, consider taking a moment to explore the Flower Canvas section, where you will find more dynamic settings created in beautiful ways. One canvas in particular that will be of interest to you if you are attracted to the shapes and feel of Abstract Serenity is Contemporary Abstraction.

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Italian Spray

Italian Spray is a truly luminous painting that relies on bold lines to evoke emotion in it's viewers. This painting is an abstract in the truest sense, in that it re-envisions a common subject and forces the viewer to change the way they look at it and think of it from that moment onward. In this painting the flower becomes a dramatic subject from which thick petals give a dark yet beautiful tone. This painting not only utilizes cold colors to create a stone effect, but adds depth by incorporating heavier tones such as black that create fascinating, contrasting shadows to the patches of lighter colors dancing across the canvas. The beautifully curved lines of this piece move in waves across it and give a smoothness and relaxing quality to this piece with the smallest hints of movement. This piece will add a unique feel as well as a lightness to any room. The colors and style of this piece will not only attract attention but add balance and elegance to a home or office.

This painting comes on a single canvas that creates a lovely fluidity between the lines, shapes and shadows that fill up the canvas so becomingly. The canvas is elongated vertically to allow the meandering lines that cross the canvas to explore and expand. The slightly off center positioning of the main subject gives a classy look to the piece. The single canvas layout of this piece is very attractive for the somewhat traditional subject matter and does not break up the contents of the piece. If you find yourself becoming very engaged with the brilliance and joyousness of this piece, you may also want to spend some time browsing the many bright and beautiful original paintings for sale in our Landscape Canvas gallery. In particular you will surely want to take a moment to view Lilac Fieldsthat, like Italian Spray is vivid and re-creates a seemingly straightforward subject.Italian Spray is a truly luminous painting that relies on bold lines to evoke emotion in it's viewers. This painting is an abstract in the truest sense, in that it re-envisions a common subject and forces the viewer to change the way they look at it and think of it from that moment onward. In this painting the flower becomes a dramatic subject from which thick petals give a dark yet beautiful tone. This painting not only utilizes cold colors to create a stone effect, but adds depth by incorporating heavier tones such as black that create fascinating, contrasting shadows to the patches of lighter colors dancing across the canvas. The beautifully curved lines of this piece move in waves across it and give a smoothness and relaxing quality to this piece with the smallest hints of movement. This piece will add a unique feel as well as a lightness to any room. The colors and style of this piece will not only attract attention but add balance and elegance to a home or office.

 

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Art and canvas artwork

Art is an amazing topic. It's something that is described to be a process or art work of something that is a symbol that influences and effect either the senses, emotions and intellect or if not all of these into one item. It a creation that can make you feel different feelings all at the same time and can be set aside and stand out of the crowd from all the rest.

Art can come in many forms, cave paintings and sculptures and been known to have been found from over 40,000 years ago. This is a very long time and if you are to find such beauty in a good condition then it could mean a very good future for yourself and can make others very happy indeed. Another form of art would be canvas artwork which is also very popular to a lot of people which also dates back to a few hundred years ago.

A brilliant human find to do with art would be the oldest piece of art which was found and it is over 75,000 years old, the art is of a series of tiny drilled shells which was discovered in a south African cave. That would have been an amazing find and has truly added to the creating side we have and just goes to show that it's not just these modern materials we have to hand these days but it comes down to imagination and talent to.

Works of art can be very elusive as the art is always created for one purpose but then can also be looked at in another way and used for a different purpose in another one's mind. This would explain the shire brilliance and can show you what an art piece can be, even if it's something made from canvas or if it's a painting or a sculpture or even if some form of pottery. That is the beauty of art and it's why it will always be a part of who we are and what we do as we will always continue to create these wonders to for fill our need to express our feelings and to show off out talents.

If I had to give someone a gift then you can never go wrong with giving them some art. I would personally give a painting or a print of a painting but if you have a bit of spare money that you don't mind using up then would look into getting a piece of art weather that be a strange object or a painting or sculpture I think giving someone something that has history to it will be absolutely fabulous and the outcome will be breath taking.

Now that you have a little idea as to how long ago art has been around then why not let your friends know of the importance art has in our lives and yours. Are has know to become very trendy in our modern homes so it can also be looked at as a fashion icon as the art we all enjoy in any shape or form has something in common either way

 

 

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