For much of the 20th century, Russian art
- whether it was outsider, non-conformist, traditional, avant-garde or even
Soviet-supported Socialist Realism, was unavailable in the West. Despite the isolation,
Russian artists, who were educated in Soviet and, before 1917, Tsarist art academies, were
considered among the world's most technically adept.
"Russian painting has, in general, the look and feel of
European painting," according to Matthew Cullerne Bown, author of Socialist Realist
Painting, a comprehensive survey of 20th century art created under the Soviet regime.
"However, long periods of political and cultural self-absorption ... established a
chronology of change that is peculiarly Russian."
Russian painting art takes a key place in human
cultural heritage. That's why we call your attention to the encyclopedia of russian
painting art. Here you will find works of the most famous Russian artists along with their
biographies. The artists are shown in
alphabet order and divided by era. Also you will find here art glossary. And more about history of
russian art you can find in Articles about
russian painting art. |
