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The Itinerants: The Masters of Russian Realism : Second Half of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries (Schools & Movements)

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The Itinerants: The Masters of Russian Realism : Second Half of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries (Schools & Movements) (Hardcover)

by Yelena Nesterova (Author)

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In late Imperial Russia, a group of painters called the Society for Itinerant Art Exhibitions popularized their realistic paintings by exhibiting in salon-style shows that traveled around Russia. These artists made up, in fact, the most remarkable movement in the history of Russian art. The movement was democratic, aiming to make art accessible to the masses. By the 1870s, members concentrated on folklore and the natural beauty of the country, portraying the common people in a variety of working conditions and pastimes. Particularly fascinating and of great historical interest are the scenes of Russian peasants participating in religious ceremonies, e.g., Ilya Repin's "A Religious Procession in Kursk" captures the devoutness of the peasants. The scenes of the landscape, particularly the works of Isaac Levitan, are breathtakingly beautiful. The reproductions of these works are excellent, and the text is clear and concise. Though one wishes that there were an index and bibliography, this book would be a fine addition to most every serious collection.?Martin Chasin, Adult Inst. Bridgeport, Ct.
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