The composition of Vasnetsov’s painting “The Baptism of Prince Vladimir”

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1. The composition of Vasnetsov’s painting “The Baptism of Rus” The baptism of Rus was an epoch-making event for the ancient Russian people and the state of Kievan Rus from the point of view of both statehood, mentality, and spirituality. Therefore, it is no coincidence that Viktor Vasnetsov repeatedly drew the same story of the Baptism of Rus. Until now, this plot has reached the […]...
2. Baptism of Russia In remote prehistoric times, the Slavs worshiped pagan gods, but at the end of the first millennium Christianity spread in Russia. Ancient manuscripts, which speak about the most important facts of history, or ancient chronicles, indicate that 988 is the year of the baptism of Rus. In Kiev, on a high mountain on the banks […]...
3. The composition of Perov’s painting “The First Christians in Kiev” Perov Vasily Grigorievich is a famous Russian painter. It is considered the founder of critical realism. Most of his paintings belong to the domestic genre, but in the last years of his life, after experiencing many disappointments, the author turns to subjects of a different plan. In the paintings of Perov, the evangelical theme is […]...
4. The composition of Vasnetsov’s painting “The Last Judgment” One of the frescoes on a religious theme is the work of V. M. Vasnetsov “The Last Judgment”. It is located at the entrance to the church of St. Vladimir. In order to recreate this historical event, the author, unlike previous works on the theme of religion, used dark, dark shades. A lot of red […]...
5. The Vladimir-Suzdal Principality At the decline of the Middle Ages in Eastern Europe, a new state emerged and intensified, the Moscow state, with which historical destiny closely linked Ukraine. It was formed around Moscow, the first annalistic mention of which dates back to 1147. Rostov-Suzdal prince Yuri Dolgoruky, the youngest son of the Kiev prince Vladimir Monomakh, surrounded […]...
6. The composition of Vasnetsov’s painting “The Knight at the Crossroads” The picture tells the viewer that everything in life is a choice, but there are moments when there is not, what to choose, when there is no choice, and will have to go where fate tells. Maybe because that way you can become either a winner in life or a loser to death. Often VM […]...
7. The composition of Ivanov’s painting “The Appearance of Christ to the People” Great contribution to the Russian culture was introduced by Ivanov Alexander Andreevich with his canvas “The Appearance of Christ to the People.” The picture itself found its place in the Moscow Public Rumyantsev Museum. Etudes of this canvas are in a separate room in the Tretyakov Gallery. The author spent almost twenty years creating the […]...
8. The Baptism of Rus and its meaning The beginning of the reign of Vladimir Svyatoslavich. Protection of Russia from the nomads. After the death of Svyatoslav in Kiev, a quarrel broke out between his sons. In the course of it, Oleg and Yaropolk perished, and the power in 980 was captured by Vladimir, who had ruled before in Novgorod. Vladimir went down […]...
9. Painting by Aivazovsky “Seascape” The sea is an extraordinary and amazing element, which captures to itself the views of all dreamers, thinkers and sages. Artists who have the courage to take up writing such a complex composition as a moving sea are called marine painters. Paintings painted on canvas with oil, depicting the immense blue and depth, cause special […]...
10. Biography of Vladimir Tishko Vladimir Anatolyevich Tishko is a Russian actor, TV presenter. Vladimir was born on December 25, 1969. Education in the biography of Vladimir Tishko was received at the School of Performing Arts, where he studied at the Faculty of Theater and Film Actor. Like any young man, and even more so the owner of an actor’s […]...
11. Biography of Vladimir Monomakh Vladimir Vsevolodovich Monomakh – Grand Duke of Kiev, military commander. Vladimir Monomakh was born on May 26, 1053. His father was Vsevolod Yaroslavich. Even in his youth in his biography Vladimir Monomakh became Rostov prince. Then he ran Smolensk, later – Chernigov. After the death of Vsevolod, Yaroslavich yielded to the throne of Svyatopolk, his […]...
12. The composition of Perov’s painting “The Sleeping Children” The picture “Sleeping children” great painter Vasily Grigorievich Perov wrote in the distant 1870. The famous canvas is among the best works of the author and is highly regarded all over the world, both by art connoisseurs and professional critics. The picture is written quite simply, without superfluous delights. Given the style of writing, the […]...
13. Composition on the film Klimt “Kiss” The painting “Kiss” is one of the most famous works of Gustav Klimt. It refers to the “golden” period of the artist’s work and fully reflects all the features of this stage. The name “gold” is associated primarily with the technique of work that prevailed at this time. Klimt actively used the shades of gold, […]...
14. The composition of Raphael’s painting “The Sistine Madonna” One of the great creative people of Italy is Rafael Santi. He and a talented painter, graphic artist, architect. His work is adorned with many churches. My favorite artist’s muse was always Madonna. He devoted many pictures to her, both at the beginning of the creative path and in maturity. One of the most perfect […]...
15. Painting by Kuznetsov “Interrogation of Salavat” Alexei Alexandrovich Kuznetsov is an artist who in his paintings tried to convey various historical events in order to make viewers think about the past and the present of the country and about his own destiny in it when looking at them. One of these pictures is “Interrogation of Salavat”. Salavat Yupaev is considered a […]...
16. Biography of Vladimir Zeldin Vladimir Mikhailovich Zeldin is an actor, People’s Artist of the USSR. Vladimir was born on January 28, 1915 in the town of Kozlov, Tambov province, in a musical family. Great popularity came in the biography of Vladimir Zeldin after the film “Pig and Shepherd”, which was released in 1941. The next films were: “The Tale […]...
17. The composition of Perov’s painting “The Botanist” After acute social themes, Vasily Grigorievich Perov wrote his work “The Botanist” in his works. Finally, after the frustration experienced, the author returns to the beautiful nature. A series of his paintings of this period are called “hunting series”. The painting “The Botanist” written in 1874 becomes a continuation of this series. The picture shows […]...
18. The composition of Vasnetsov’s painting “Only Begotten Son The Word of God” Repeatedly VM Vasnetsov resorted to religious themes in his works. The painting “Only Begotten Son The Word of God” is presented in the form of a fresco in the Vladimir Cathedral. This work is devoted to the concept of “freedom”. On the central part of it, the artist painted Jesus Christ in youth. He is […]...
19. Biography of Vladimir Turchinsky Vladimir Evgenievich Turchinsky – actor, TV presenter, singer, writer, sportsman. Vladimir was born on September 28, 1963 in Moscow. Already in his childhood, sport took an advanced position in the life and biography of Vladimir Turchinsky. Vladimir was engaged in wrestling, then Sambo. He decided to get higher education at the Institute of Civil Aviation […]...
20. The composition of Vasnetsov’s painting “The Song of Oleg the Wise” Victor Mikhailovich, being an admirer of Alexander Pushkin’s creativity, decided to paint a century before the birth of his idol, which was to fully express both gratitude and admiration and the great talent of the writer. Therefore, considering that the best gift will be the creation of illustrations for the ballad of Pushkin’s “Song of […]...
21. Painting by Kramskoy “The Mermaids” In the 1870s Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoy was engaged in the organization of the Association of Wanderers and was his spiritual leader. At the same time he was attracted by the theme of the beauty of the lunar Ukrainian night, as if mesmerized by the mystery of the moonlight. The picture of Kramskoy “The Mermaid” is […]...
22. Painting by Makovsky “First Coat” Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky is a magnificent artist, an unrivaled master of genre and everyday scenes. Since childhood, the young Makovsky was surrounded by creative people, since his father was one of the pioneers of the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. At the age of fifteen, Vladimir entered the art school, which his father […]...
23. Painting by Golovin “Still Life: Flowers in a Vase” The famous artist Golovin Alexander Yakovlevich not only passionately loved to draw flowers, but also to grow them. They were his inspiration and muse. The author devoted many of his paintings to flowers. There are beautiful still-lifes in his arsenal, where flowers in expensive porcelain vases are surrounded by some other things. But there is […]...
24. The composition of Vasnetsov’s painting “The Frog Princess” Victor Mihajlovich Vasnetsov loved oral folk art and many heroes and plots for his paintings he drew from epics and fairy tales. In his paintings Vasnetsov tried to show the beauty and originality of the Russian people. One such picture is “The Frog Princess”. On the canvas in the center is a girl. She dances […]...
25. Prince Oleg’s trip to Byzantium The earliest surviving ancient Russian chronicle to date, “The Tale of Bygone Years” begins with a story about the campaign of Prince Oleg to the city of Tsargrad. According to this historical document, one part of the prince’s army advanced on horses along the shore, and the other on the sea on two thousand ships, […]...
26. Painting by Serov “Peter the First” One of the most inspired paintings of Serov, full of dynamics and life, was at one time as little appreciated as his other works, recognized today as the best. She was ordered by Serov for the publishing house Knebel, who produced a series of historical paintings-manuals for schoolchildren. He wrote it during the autumn and […]...
27. The composition of Levitan’s painting “Evening ringing” A significant place among the paintings of Isaak Ilyich Levitan is occupied by landscapes with depicted churches. In these works he found peace and humility. One of these paintings is “Evening ringing.” Created by its author after visiting the monastery on the Volga and near Zvenigorod. He showed us the state of mind when you […]...
28. Painting by Shishkin First snow How accurately noticed the Russian people that there are no rules without exception. Someone will shrug their shoulders: what am I talking about? No, I’m all right, all on the topic. Just pay attention to the picture you are about to talk about. It is difficult to assert with all categoricalness that its author is […]...
29. Painting by Repin “Portrait of Mussorgsky” In the painting, the artist portrayed the famous composer Mussorgsky. According to historical data, it is known that the portrait was painted in 1881, for several sessions. It is known that at the time when the portrait was being drawn, the composer was mortally ill and was treated in the Nikolaevsky military hospital. Many critics […]...
30. The Painting by Makovsky “Two mothers” The collection of works by Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky in the Samara Art Museum is one of the most interesting among provincial museums. A large collection of paintings by Russian artists of the XIX-early XX century, which formed the basis of the picturesque collection of the museum, previously belonged to the family of Samara patrons Shikhobalov. […]...
31. Composition on Perov’s painting “Old Parents at the Grave of a Son” Vasily Grigorievich Perov is a famous Russian artist. He made a great contribution to painting. To his works belongs the canvas “The Old Parents on the Grave of a Son,” written in 1874. Perov has visited many countries in his life, but most of all he was attracted to France, which later became his second […]...
32. Summary Alexander Borodin. Prince Igor PRINCE IGOR Opera in four acts with a prologue Libretto by A. P. Borodin Characters: Igor Svyatoslavovich, Prince Seversky Yaroslavna, his wife in a second marriage Vladimir Igorevich, his son from his first marriage Vladimir Yaroslavich, Prince of Galich, brother Princess Yaroslavna Baritone Soprano Tenor High bass Konczak Gzak } Polovtsian khans Bass Without speeches […]...
33. The composition of Perov’s painting “Portrait of Dostoyevsky” When you look at the portraits made by Perov, you can much better know those who are depicted on them. Here is the image of the great playwright Dostoevsky, whose mysterious story is evident from his works, becomes more understandable and open to his admirers. And the whole secret is that Perov does not seek […]...
34. The composition of Levitan’s painting “Birch Grove” Levitan is a well-known Russian artist who impresses with his skill for many years, his name has always been and will be heard. He accurately conveys the image of nature, that his pictures can not be torn off. His paintings attract the viewer, they want to see at home. They always cheer up and energize. […]...
35. Composition on Shishkin’s painting “View on Valaam Island” Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin is an academician, professor, painter, landscape painter and this is not all his merits. One of his earliest works is the painting “A View on the Island of Valaam”. It was written in 1858 and simply plunged contemporaries into ecstasy. Thanks to this canvas, the Petersburg Academy of Arts awarded the author […]...
36. Composition on Shishkin’s painting “On the Island of Valaam” Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin is an academician, professor, painter, landscape painter and this is not all his merits. One of his earliest works is the painting “A View on the Island of Valaam”. It was written in 1858 and simply plunged contemporaries into ecstasy. Thanks to this canvas, the Petersburg Academy of Arts awarded the author […]...
37. The Painting by Briullov “Bathsheba” Karl Pavlovich Bryullov is a famous Russian artist who, during his lifetime, enjoyed great fame. For some time he worked in Italy and experienced the profound impact of ancient and modern Italian art. The Italian paintings of KP Bryullov, among which “Bathsheba” refers, are permeated with a sensual, unhappy one. In them one can observe […]...
38. The composition of Glazunov’s “The Market of Our Democracy” Negative nineties successfully passed into the picture of Ilya Glazunov “The market of our democracy.” A great Russian artist, combines in his work realism and symbolism. His paintings impress the viewer with the large size and straightforwardness of the plot. “The market of our democracy” is a very large picture. The spectator will be surprised […]...
39. The Painting Vrubel “Pearl shell” One of the outstanding Russian painters is Vrubel Mikhail Alexandrovich. His paintings are impregnated with miracles and fairy-tale things leave no one indifferent. The author’s picture “Pearl shell”, known to many as “Pearl” shows a unique artistic image and vision of the world by the artist. Many compare it to the inner world of the […]...
40. Painting by Borovikovsky “Portrait of E. N. Arsenieva” Another master of the portrait and a Russian artist of Ukrainian origin is Borovikovsky Vladimir Lukich. His pen belongs to a lot of portraits, but our attention was riveted to a portrait of Catherine Nikolayevna Arsenyeva. It was written in 1796. The author’s great talent was not only his ability to accurately convey facial features, […]...