LOGO

 

 A logo is a sign or symbol used to illustrate a certain idea or to indicate a specific trademark, product or country in the world. 

And its forms vary according to the taste of the person 

Example: A word that indicates a product or brand 

And also there are symbols or shapes in electronic form.

History of the logo

It appeared in the twelfth century among members of the istocratic dish and quickly spread throughout Western society. In France in 1857, the first trademark system was adopted.

One of the most important features of the logo 

The logo is distinctive and indicates the company or product 

It cannot be confused with other slogans, meaning that each person has his own creativity and is used in several different sizes, even in the streets, stations and many other places.

In the end, the basic strength of the symbols remains the important element in the design of logos, and whatever changes are coming, the designer's ability to provide meaning and information will prove more important and valuable than ever before.

Portrait painting

 

Portrait 

It is a type of drawing that aims to achieve total or partial similarity and good preservation of the appearance of the shape to be drawn, and the more details in the drawing, the more beautiful the drawing, which is a drawing spread throughout the world.

Portrait Drawing Tools 

Good quality paper, where the paper represents the basis of the drawing, the painter chooses the paper in which he wants to draw very carefully, it is for him like the foundation of the house, if not good, the building was destroyed.

    Pencil There are pencils dedicated to drawing and misleading on the drawing, which makes it more realistic and the most famous of these types is a pencil type B.

Colored pens There are two types of colored pens, the first is dry pencils and the second is watercolor pencils. One of the best types of these pens is Faber-Castell pens.

Sharpener if you want to draw a portrait drawing, especially if it has colors to a sharpener of medium or good quality in order to have a sharp pen.

Paste erasers, which are the most commonly used, especially with pencils and charcoal in not only eras, but gradually erased, which helps to control the gradient of misinformation. 

  Charcoal pens, which are very desirable pens for painters who like to draw in black and white only and need a sharp tool to make a sharp pen from charcoal, while being careful of the finger wound, of course.

 Some famous portraiture painters of this century 

Richard Avedon (1922-2004)

Edvard Munch (1863-1944)

Jimmy Wyth (1938-2011)

Martin Schuller (born 1973)

To be a professional portrait drawing, you have to do daily training in drawing several people or shapes, and do not forget to draw all the details, and if you are drawing from a picture, the picture must be of high quality to see the details of the drawing and convey it better.

The artist Picasso

 

Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born on October 25, 1881 in Málaga, Spain, the son of Jose Ruet and his mother Maria Picasso married two women and had more than one mistress in his life and bore him four children and is one of the most famous artists in the twentieth century

  Picasso died on April 8, 1973 in Mougins, France and was buried in Chateau near the department of Aix.

About Picasso 

Pablo Ruiz Picasso is one of the most prominent Spanish artists and was distinguished by his brilliance in painting and had an innate creativity in his field and had a great interest in African sculptures and metal sculptures. Cubist painting where he developed this art with the artist George Braque.

A way towards painting 

Since his childhood, he had a passion and skill in drawing, and at the age of seven, he began to receive formal lessons from his father in painting and painting, and his father was a professor at the Drawing Academy. At the age of 13, he surpassed his father in painting.

After he was 14 years old, his father rented a small room for him to work alone in and visited him from time to time. In 1901 his first trip was to Paris, the capital of art in Europe, and he painted many paintings there. Where he met a lot of friends, but it was not an easy period, he once lost some difficult period, including poverty, despair and cold 

Later he moved to Italy.

Picasso most famous paintings 

Guernica.

Girl Before Mirror.

The Weeping Woman.

Old bassist painting.

Painting of Miss Avignon.

The Three Musicians Panel.

The Art of Architecture

 The Art of Architecture

Architecture is an art, science and symbol of civilization dating back thousands of years, and it combines beauty and function and leaves behind a historical imprint that indicates the sophistication and intelligence of people in that era of time.

How architecture began

 Stone, clay and wood were the basic materials used in construction from the beginning, but stone was the most attractive and requested material, and it was transported from one place to another for use. It is considered a strong material, and its hardness and durability give the architect 

a sense of strength and confidence.

 Types of architecture over time   

  Umayyad. Greek and Roman classical architecture. Victorian architecture. Ancient Egyptian architecture. Architecture Islamic architecture.Byzantine architecture. Gothic architecture. Baroque architecture. Oriental architecture. Expressive architecture. Modern architecture. Post-contemporary architecture. Art Deco architecture.

Turning ordinary architecture into glass architecture

Architectural glass is glass used in the vicinity of the building due to its transparency or reflection and is safe.

The first glass building constructed was the Crystal Palace in London in 1851.

The most famous architects throughout history 

 Frank Lloyd  Wright . in America. (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) 

- Mies van der Rohe. (1886 - 1969) in Germany.   

- Philip Johnson. (1906 - 2005) in America.

- Yero Sarinen. (1910 - 1961) in America. 

- Richard Rogers. (23 July 1933 – 18 December 2021) United Kingdom. 

- Frank Gehry. (February 28, 1929) in Canada.  

- Norman Foster. (June 1, 1935) in the United Kingdom.

The art of architectural engineering is the embodiment of culture and creativity, and it combines science, technology and civilization to serve the community and preserve the environment.  

Chinese mourning masterpiece

 

The Gujian sword 越王勾践剑, also known as the Yue Wang Goujian Jian, is a Chinese sword renowned for its exceptional resistance to rust. It features an intricate design and was crafted during the period from 510 to 335 BCE, as per historians. The sword was discovered in 1965 in excellent condition. It was composed of 80% copper, which provided flexibility and made it less prone to breakage.

Historical Background of Emperor Goujian

Goujian was a famous emperor in Chinese history who ruled over the Yue State during the Spring and Autumn period (771-476 BCE). This was a time characterized by chaos within the Zhou dynasty, hence the name "Spring and Autumn." It was a period known for military expeditions, which led to the mastery of weapons that were incredibly resistant and deadly. The formation of these weapons took years and continued for several centuries. The story of Goujian and Fuchai, the King of the Wu State, who competed for dominance, is famous throughout China. Although Goujian's kingdom was initially defeated by the Wu State, he led his army to victory after ten years.

Discovery

In 1965, during an archaeological survey along the second main channel of the Chang River Reservoir in Jingzhou, Hubei Province, a series of ancient tombs were discovered in Jiangling County. The excavation began in October 1965 and concluded in January 1966. The Gujian sword, along with many other artifacts, was found during the excavation.

Sword Dimensions

The Gujian sword measures 55.6 centimeters in length, including the 8.4-centimeter handle. The blade width is 4.6 centimeters, and it weighs 875 grams.

Sword Incident

During its loan to Singapore for display as part of a cultural exchange exhibition in 1994, an accidental collision by a worker caused a crack of approximately 7 millimeters in the protective cover of the sword. Since then, China has prohibited the sword from being taken out of the country. In 2013, the sword was officially listed as a prohibited item for display abroad on the Chinese Cultural Relics list.